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THE GOLD SHIELDNCISAOfficial Publication of The

Naval Criminal Investigative Service Association

Volume 2017 Number 11 February 2017

Da Nang, VietnamOctober, 1967

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Letter from President .............. 4 by Cheryl DiPrizio

Secretary/Treasurer ................. 5 by Neill Robins

Retirements/New Members/In Memory ................................... 7

In Memoriam ........................... 9

A Look “Back To The Future” ................................... 17 by Bob Panico

NCISA Florida Chapter’s Oldest Member ..................... 20 by Jeff Walton & Ron Benefield

Photographs From The Past ................................ 21

Deputy Director Ridley Retirement ............................. 22 By Blair M. Gluba

2017 National Reunion Committee Report ................. 23 By David Perry

The Next Fifty Years .............. 24 By Vic McPherson

ISSUEIn Th isNIS RVN Reunion .................. 25

Nick’s Column ....................... 29 by Nick Lutsch

Chapter News ....................... 30Northeast Chapter National Capital Region Chapter Tidewater Chapter North Carolina Chapter South Carolina Chapter Georgia Chapter Florida Chapter Southwest Chapter

NCISA Challenge Coins & NCIS Memorabilia ................ 54

Naval Criminal Investigative Service Association

Officers

PresidentCheryl DiPrizio

Vice PresidentPosition Vacant

Secretary/TreasurerNeill [email protected]

EditorJ. Brian McKee11 Charles StreetMalone, NY [email protected]

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Volume 2017, Number 1 Date of Publication:

1 FEBRUARY 2017

© Naval Criminal investigative Service Association (NCiSA) 2013. All rights re-served. No part of THE GOLD SHiELD or any of its contents may be reproduced, copied, modified or adapted without the prior written consent of the Editor J. Brian McKee, NCiSA, 11 Charles Street, Malone, New York 12953, Toll Free 800-479-1764, EMail: [email protected]

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A LETTER FROM THE

PRESIDENTNCiSA Colleagues, Family and Friends...i hope everyone has started off the New Year with renewed health and happiness, and that you are all looking

forward to a productive and prosperous 2017! Everyone leads such hectic lives nowadays; and maybe more so because people are all “connected” to everyone all the time via social media, it’s often hard to keep track of everything going on! 2017 will be no different for NCiSA, so i wanted to pass along some information to remind everyone about some big upcoming events that will occur this year.

in accordance with Article Vi of the NCiSA By-Laws, as 2017 is a National Reunion year, it is also time for the election of National Officers. i’ll be putting out information specific to the National Election later this year in anticipation of an online election that we expect will take place circa June 2017. Those members without internet access will be included in the process via U.S. Mail. i encourage all of our members to consider stepping up to volunteer for one of the National Officer positions! Speaking from experience, you will find it to be extremely rewarding and you get to work with some great people who are truly dedicated to NCiSA and its members!!

As previously mentioned, we will also be holding our 2017 National Reunion from 13-17 September in Jacksonville, FL this year! Our Reunion Committee co-chairs, Ginger Kirk and Dave Perry, have been hard at work coordinating the event with a representative of the Armed Forces Reunion, inc., and they should have some specific activity and tour information to provide membership shortly, to include information about formal registration. Speaking of registration, i am very excited to advise that, as of this morning, our current number of registrants total 174, with many of those also indicating that a guest would be attending with them!! i hope to see that number increase when the formal registration opens in the near term, and i encourage you all to attend. As this will be my first NCiSA Reunion, i am thrilled to see those numbers (Thanks Vic!!) and look forward to seeing everyone in September!

i didn’t intend this letter to be very lengthy, but i would be remiss if i didn’t thank our former National President, Mark Politi. Mark joined NCiSA in 2008 after retiring from NCiS with 23 years of service. Upon joining NCiSA, Mark reinstituted the Florida Chapter where he also served as Chapter President, before becoming our National Vice-President, and then our National President. Mark gave his heart and soul to this organization in a variety of ways, from the initiation of the Membership Referral Program to the creation of the NCiSA Net, just to name a few – and i don’t think i would be off base stating that we likely would not have a professional internet presence and website if not for Mark and the countless hours he put into its creation and maintenance. Thank you Mark, for everything you have done, and will continue to do, for NCiSA!

i’d also like to thank our Secretary/Treasurer Neill Robins, Brian McKee, Diana Frantz, Ginger Kirk, Dave Perry, Bob Robbins, Vic McPherson and our Chapter Leadership for their continuous support of this Association and its many members. We would be lost without people like these who step up to get the work done! in closing, i would ask all of our members to consider how you can possibly provide some active support to NCiSA this year – by becoming a nominee for a National or possibly a local Chapter office, or by volunteering to work on a committee or assist with a project. NCiSA is a great organization because of its members and because we care about each other. Thank you all for being a part of this family!

Cheryl DiPrizioNCiSA National President

When dues (income) straddle two calendar years it is difficult to gain a good picture of our annual financial standing. it’s not that we have complex financial obligations, but it would seem prudent to at least attempt to capture annual financial matters in the best way possible. This is why we have asked that dues not be paid prior to the first of the calendar year. And you all have been very supportive of this ef-fort which helps make for a more clear understanding of our annual cash flow.

And our desire is to publish our financial standing for a particular calendar year in the first THE GOLD SHiELD of the following year. This allows for a more comprehensive method of reporting what resources have been made available to us and how they are being utilized. Herein is submitted the As-sociation’s financial statement for CY 2016 which depicts the NCiSA in sound financial footing.

So while this financial statement is straight forward, there are a few numbers ‘behind the curtain’ that may be of interest to the membership. We received $591.71 in dividend interest from our checking and three CD accounts and i included it as income. Additionally, i did not break out the PayPal fees as an individual expense and instead just stated the dues (less the fees) as income. The PayPal fees for 2016 were $863.95.

These records are summary in nature but i hold details on each expense and can break the numbers down to an individual expense should there be any question.

And, for your information, our financial records are maintained by CY in both digital and hard copy formats. Copies of cancelled checks are digitalized as are PayPal records. Our financial institution is the Navy Federal Credit Union and i use Quicken to track expenses and perform periodic reconciliations.

FROM THE NCISA SECRETARY/ TREASURER

Submitted by Retired Special Agent Neill Robins

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NCISA FINANCIAL REPORTCalendar Year 2016

Neill R. Robins, NCISA National Secretary/Treasurer

The following financial report is for the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016: CHECKiNG ACCOUNT 1/1/16 $19,662.52PAYPAL 1/1/16 $00,153.32

iNCOME: Dues/Donations/interest $33,543.00 Reunion reimbursement $00,000.00 Total income: $33,543.00

EXPENSES: Newsmagazine $12,362.30 Charity/flowers $02,803.45 Postal $00,131.96 Mem Renew Ltrs $00,000.00 Website $01,401.63 Misc $04,148.76 Scholarships $04,000.00 Supplies $00,040.49 intern Awards $01,000.00 Mementos $00,676.21 Museum $00,042.47 Chapter Rebates $03,591.00 Reunion $00,000.00 Journal Entry $00,000.00

Total Expenses $30,198.27

OTHER FUNDS CD’s (three) $43,336.67

TOTAL $43,336.67

Total Cash on hand 12/31/16 $66,497.24

James Baker, Libertyville, ILRonald Casey, Bowie, MDMary Caul, Fredericksburg, VAPaul Cichowski, Nashville, TNMaria Crain, Norfolk, VAMichael Cunningham, Jackson, NJMary DiFederico, Summerville, SCDarryl Dillahunty, California, MDKevin Dodds, Indiana, PADoug Gallant, Jacksonville, NCJohn Gehri, St Johns, FLJo Given, Virginia Beach, VAThomas Gribben, Mt. Pleasant, SCWilliam Henley, Virginia Beach, VAArthur Hymons, Hertford, NC

RETIREMENTSSpecial Agent Greg Mack retired from Headquarters on May 31, 2016Special Agent Mark Rich retired from NCISA Singapore on May 31, 2016Special Agent Dwight Clayton retired from Headquarters on June 30, 2016Special Agent Paul Hayes retired from Camp Pendleton on June 30, 2016Special Agent John McGuire retired from NCISA Earl, NJ on June 30, 2016Special Agent Shannon Stalpaert retired from NCISA Whidbey Island on June 30, 2016Special Agent Wade Jacobson from the NCIS PG Site on July 31, 2016Special Agent Robert Nance retired from Camp Pendleton on July 31, 2016Deputy Director Mark Ridley retired from Headquarters on July 31, 2016Special Agent Darry Dillahunty retired from NCISRA Patuxent River on August 31, 2016Special Agent John Phillips retired from OSP on August 31, 2016Special Agent Phyllis Wade retired from the Office of Strategic Support on August 31, 2016Special Agent Bria Curley from the Protective Ops Field Office on September 30, 2016Special Agent Brian Southard retired from NCISHQ on October 1, 2016Special Agent Mike Eversman retired from Headquarters on October 22, 2016Special Agent Michael Dinet retired from NCISHQ Code 10 on October 31, 2016Special Agent Jawad Mashny NCIS Pacific Ops on October 31, 2016Special Agent Maria Crain retired from the Norfolk Field Office on December 1, 2016Special Agent Kenneth Proffitt retired from the Office of strategic Support on December 31, 2016Special Agent Timothy Quick retired from the Norfolk Field Office on December 31, 2016Special Agent Dwayne Beacham retired from NCISHQ on January 3, 2017Special Agent Joseph Dela Cruz retired from San Diego on January 31, 2017Special Agent Tannis Mclaughlin retired from Port Hueneme, CA on January 31, 2017

Welcome Aboard to the New MembersMichelle Jackson, Reston, VAMichael Kelley, Chesapeake, VARobert Kuntz, Lemoore, CALarry Lawrence, Huntington, NYGreg Mack, Alexandria, VAAnthony (Pete) Manuapalu, El Cajon, CAKris Peterson, Fredericksburg, VATimothy Quick, Norfolk, VANancy Rich, Virginia Beach, VAMark Ridley, Bowie, MDNoemi (Lilys) Rodriguez, Orlando, FLSam Shine, Summerville, SCKaren Sooley, Alexandria, VAJohn Weimer, London, OH

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In Memory In Memoriam Remembering Our Colleagues

Retired Special Agent Warren Robert Lynch31 July 1922 – 20 May 2016

Submitted by Retired Special Agent Bob Panico

Warren was born on July 31, 1922 in New York, and immediately introduced to the law enforcement profession as his Father served as a motorcycle officer with the NYPD. in 1942, Warren entered the US Marine Corps, served his Country proudly during WWii and in Korea, subsequently retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. He attended New York University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree, and later a Master of Science degree from California State University, Los Angeles. Warren met and married the love of his life, Esther Louise Hilton, then an active duty Navy Nurse attached to the Naval Hospital, St. Albans, NY. Esther, likewise, was a WWii veteran and during their mar-riage of 50 years, they raised four sons.

Prior to entering the ranks of ONi/NiS, Warren served as a Los Angeles Police Officer. Originally posted to the ONi Field intelligence Office, Los Angeles, Warren’s instructional talents were quickly recognized resulting in his PCS to the Training De-partment, ONi Headquarters, during the early to mid-1960’s. it was during this time that Warren and i met and the rest is history…we became lifelong friends almost as if Brothers. During that time, we also served together in the Special Operations Unit at Headquarters primarily tasked with the conduct of CNO level investigations. Naturally, during those early ONi days, a personnel system known as “the needs of the service” prevailed, eventually leading to both our transfers…both in different directions. During that time also, the organizational name transitioned from ONi to NiS. Warren transferred to what would soon become his favorite tour…Assistant Supervis-ing Agent, NiSO Europe, in London. He was definitely on the “fast track” as we liked to say. He and his family thoroughly enjoyed that assignment which allowed much travel, so he remained there as long as he could before transferring to SRA, New York. Soon thereafter, when Warren relieved me as SRA, San Francisco, in 1975…he was sporting red facial hair ac-quired during his London tour and stubbornly retained, much to the dismay of another Mr. Lynch at HQ (unfortunately no relation to Warren). it did serve him well operationally as at HQ direction Warren was able to side-step a number of high profile protective service operations in his AOR, causing me to be repeatedly summoned back to lead the details. One SECNAV, who was a frequent visitor to San Francisco, always requested our services and me personally as his driver. During one event, Warren’s participation was needed and, without HQ knowledge, i assigned him the far position figuring for the most part he would remain out of sight. After providing the protectee with his briefing and providing him with his choice of a London Fog “second chance” coat which we always borrowed from OSi at Travis AFB, i had to inform him that if a guy with a red beard should appear and request he go down…please do it as the guy was one of ours. Thankfully, the need never arose, so my career was saved. Affectionately, the nickname “Red Beard” was born and remained with those who knew him. There are numerous incidents in Warren’s memory book while a Special Agent that would make most cry from laughter…it contains too many to even begin to relate.

Warren was a kind and gentle individual, but very strong willed and one who obviously maintained his convictions to the end. He was also quick witted and could make some of the most serious of incidents appear more subtle and easier to digest. He had a quip for almost any situation or individual, some of which were favorable and kind, and others which were criti-cal, but always within bounds and befitting. First and foremost was love of his family which was evident at all times. When he retired as SRA, Miramar in 1981, i had to secretly arrange a party at his own home in Poway, with Esther’s assistance, in order to ensure that Warren attended. He enjoyed! Esther’s passing some years later was a heart wrenching experience for Warren, his family, and his many friends, and an event Warren carried with him forever. He was a true friend to me. No

Since the publication of the last Newsmagazine, notification has been received of the following deaths within the NCISA and those whose passing is of interest to the NCISA family:

Kurt Fecht passed on December 13, 2015Warren Lynch passed on May 19, 2016Carol Palmucci, widow of Vic Palmcucci, passed on May 23, 2015Claude Rollins passed on June 14, 2016Robert Balson passed on June 25, 2016Jerry Purdy, son of Sheryl Bernasconi, passed on June 26, 2016Richard (Grodzo) Grodzicki passed on July 21, 2016Darryl Toler passed on August 5, 2016Richard Guter passed on August 11, 2016George Jackson passed on August 16, 2016Ed Giblin passed on August 23, 2016Shirley Duffy, widow of Greg Duffy, passed on September 10, 2016Joel Biggs passed on September 13, 2016J. Douglas Hubbard passed in October, 2016Marv Frankel passed on October 7, 2016Alvin Hatfield passed on November 10, 2016Richard Wilson passed on November 13, 2016Troy Gillispie passed on November 22, 2016Jane Olson, wife of John Olson, passed on November 29, 2016William Andre passed on December 9, 2016Robert Hart passed on December 13, 2016Tom Benton passed on December 17, 2016Robert Foy passed on December 17, 2016Nelson (Gene) Moore passed on December 31, 2016

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matter where posted, we always stayed in touch and visited each other whenever possible. During his more than four years in a rehab facility, Linda and i would make the trip to San Diego frequently, at first enjoying joyful conversations and later reading to him or just holding his hand for hours as his health and ability to respond diminished. That famous “Lynch smile and twinkle” upon entering his room will forever be remembered. it was always so comforting to observe the care provided by the rehab facility staff, the constant attentiveness afforded by his boys: Shaun, Rory (retired NCiS S/A), Darren, and Kerry, and their families, in addition to the many NCiSA members and friends who would stop by for a visit. (Rory’s wife, Gail Trecosta, is also a retired NCiS SA).

Warren was blessed to have had a long and productive life, marked by a wonderful family and many friends and associ-ates. The “quintessential gentleman” is gone, but not forgotten.

Richard J. (Dick) Guter05 December 1936 – 11 August 2016


Richard J. (Dick) Guter passed on to his heavenly home on August 11, 2016, after an eight year “on again/off again” battle with cancer.

Born December 5, 1936 in Huntington, WV to Richard G. and Dorothy R. Guter, he attended elementary school in Wheeling, WV and high school in Charleston, WV. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1958 with a BA in Sociology & Psychology. He then attended the University of Chicago, San Diego State and Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he received his MPA in 1979.

Dick served his country for 20 years (1960-1980) in the U.S. Navy. His expertise in naval intelligence led to tours of duty in Pensacola, FL, Alameda, CA, Whidbey island, WA, San Diego, CA, Denver, CO, Jacksonville, FL, Oahu, Hi, and Taipei, Taiwan. His navy career culminated in New York, NY with command of a covert intelligence unit, and then with the Naval investigative Service, as the Executive Officer of Regional Headquarters. After the Navy, he spent twenty years in Corporate Security, finishing as the Assistant Director of Worldwide Corporate Security for Chase Manhattan Bank (now JP Morgan Chase). Outside of work Dick enjoyed serving in his local church and coaching his sons’ sports teams.

Dick and his wife retired to Sun City in 2000, and quickly became involved in St Gregory the Great Catholic Church, where Dick rejoined the Knights of Columbus, and their many activities. His passion for the last nine years of his life was the KAiROS Prison Ministry at Allendale Correctional institution, Fairfax, SC.

Dick is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Barbara (nee Alderman), a daughter Kristen Fyfe-Mills (Doug) of Alexandria, VA, a son Rick (Richard E.) of Carson, CA, and a son Timothy P. (Jessica) of New Bern, NC, and grandchildren Kayla and Trevor Fyfe, and Jacob, Joshua and Meghan Guter.

Retired Special Agent Joel W. Biggs13 July 1938 – 13 September 2016


Joel W. Biggs, 78, of Georgetown passed away on September 13, 2016. Joel married Nancy Myers on December 22, 1961 in Freeport, Texas. His jobs, first as a US Marine Corps officer and later as a Special Agent with NiS (now NCiS), took his family to many interesting places. They lived at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; Washington, DC; Rota, Spain; New¬port, Rhode island; Fort Amador, Panama; Corpus Christi, Texas; and then Madrid, Spain. Their first child, Dr. Melissa Biggs Coupal (Jim) was born at Camp Lejeune. Their son Warren was born in Freeport. Daughter Jennifer Biggs was born in Rota, Spain. Joel is survived by his wife Nancy and his two daughters. Joel is also survived by eight grandchil-dren: Cristina, Erin, Lucia and Ruben Coupal; Malcolm and ian Biggs; Briana and Rowan Biggs. He was predeceased by his parents Joe and Jeannette Biggs of Lake Jackson, Texas, and his son Warren, of Grandview, Washington. in a strange coincidence, Joel died on what would have been his son’s 50th birthday.

Retired Special Agent Claude Brooks Rollins 12 December 1940 – 14 June 2016

Submitted by: Retired Special Agent Frank E. Guthrie

Claude Brooks Rollins, iii, succumbed to this life on June 14, 2016. He was born on December 12, 1940 in Norfolk County to Theron L. and irma Bennett Rollins. in addition to his loving wife, Norma, he is survived by two sons, C. David Rollins (Wife Katherine) of Knightdale, NC, and William M. Rollins of Suffolk, VA; granddaughters, Emily Grace Rollins and Mary Ann Rollins of Knightdale, NC; and a brother Paul B. Rollins (Wife Sonia). He was preceded in death by his son Steven A. Rollins; grandson Nicholas Claude Rollins; granddaughter Sarah Brooks Rollins; and brother Theron L. Rollins, Jr.

Claude was a graduate of Old Dominion University, and taught Biology at the now defunct Craddock High School in Portsmouth, VA, prior to becoming employed with the Naval investigative Service in 1967. His first duty station was the Field Office in Portsmouth, VA. in addition to Portsmouth, his career included assignments at the Field Offices in Norfolk, VA, Japan, San Francisco, Millington, TN, NCiS HQ, and his final assignment as the Deputy Regional Director of the Southeast Region.

After retirement in 1989, he become employed as the Clerk of the General District Court, Virginia Beach, VA, and retired from that positon in 2001.

After distinguished careers with NCiS and the City of Virginia Beach, Claude and Norma moved to the village of Aydlett, NC. Soon after moving to Aydlett, they became affiliated with the Sharon United Methodist Church. Claude was a very active member of the congregation and served the church in various ways, to include Chair of the Trustees, Lay Leader, Chair of the Pastor Parrish Relations Committee, Sunday school teacher, and member of the choir.

Claude was an active member of the NCiSA Tidewater Chapter, and he especially enjoyed woodworking and tending to his many blackberry bushes.

Norma is very appreciative of the many cards, telephone calls, and other expressions of sympathy that she has received since Claude’s passing.

Retired Special Agent Robert T. Balson3 January 1937 - 25 June 2016

Submitted by: Diana Frantz, NCiSA Outreach Coordinator

Robert (Bob) Balson was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving six years before becoming a member of the Houston Police Department from Oct 1958 – Mar 1965. He joined the Naval investigative Service in 1965, retiring in 1987 to Grand Prairie, Texas. During that time he was a Hostage Negotiator for NiS as well as a Firearms/Unarmed Self-Defense instructor.

During his tenure with NiS/NCiS, Bob’s assignments included those of Head of Technical Services 1971-76 London England; NiSRA Jacksonville/Cecil Field, FL 1977-79; Naval Weapons Station NiSRU Concord /Mare island CA. During the period of Aug –Oct 1982, he was assigned as Team Leader and subsequently as coordinator for Operation Red Blanket in Naples, italy providing Protective Service Support for dignitaries. His last assignment before retirement in 1987 was at NiSRA Dallas TX.

Bob loved planes and flying and became a member of the Texas Wing of the Civil Air Patrol achieving the rank of Lt.Col. He remained active with the CAP until his illness prevented him from further participation.

He and Ann were married for 57 years. Their family of three children, Christine Wood (Dan), Robert T. Balson Jr (Connie) and Joseph Paul Balson (Terry) and grandchildren; Kaitlyn, Andrew (Angela), Erin Victoria , Ande, Abby and Joey brought Bob so much pleasure and joy. He was very proud of his family.

Many who knew and worked with Bob recall that he was a true gentleman, soft spoken, with a sense of humor, a great mentor to new Agents and always willing to help his colleague and a very good friend. May he rest in peace.

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Retired Special Agent Charles Darryl Toler05 November 1940 – 05 August 2016

Submitted by Retired Special Agent Lee Clements, Georgia Chapter President

Charles Darryl Toler passed away Friday, August 5th in his home. Darryl was born November 5, 1940 in Washington, NC and spent his elementary school year in Elizabeth City, NC. He graduated from Cradock High School in Portsmouth, VA where he played fullback on the varsity football team and was known as “Steamroller Toler”. During his time there he was a senior counsellor in the Cradock DeMolay.

On August 26, 1961, he married his best friend and sweetheart, Joyce Ann Williams. He graduated with a BA in History in 1964 from Old Dominion University, where he was a member of the imps Fraternity. He subsequently earned a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice and Master of Forensic Science at George Washington University.

He was a Special Agent with the NCiS for 26 years. His career took him to the Philippines; Washington, DC, Okinawa, Japan; iceland and finally to the Federal Law Enforcement Center in Brunswick, GA. in 1970, Darryl was the pioneer Special Agent Afloat and served on the USS John F. Kennedy for ten months. As a Special Agent in Charge of the NCiS office in Keflavik, iceland, he was responsible for coordinating security for President Reagan and Secretary Gorbachev when they landed on Keflavik NATO Base in route to the Reykjavik summit. At FLETC he was responsible for coordinating the training of new NCiS Special Agents- a task he enjoyed immensely. He was a gifted teacher and loved sharing his experiences- “war stories”- with a new generation of Agents.

After retiring in 1990 he taught at FLETC for four years. in 2004, he accepted a teaching position at Coastal Georgia Community College and established their Criminal Justice Program.

Darryl was a Bible teacher and Deacon in five churches and became a Life Deacon at First Baptist Church, Brunswick. He sang joyfully with the church choir for many years. Many people commented on how much they enjoyed seeing his wonderful smile when he sang praises to the Lord he loved. When he could no longer sing, choir members frequently commented on how much they enjoyed seeing his smile in the congregation.

He enjoyed sports, especially football and baseball. He loved “cowboy movies” and idolized the late great John Wayne. He played Santa Claus at many events at church, elementary schools and nursing homes and took great delight in making other people happy.

More than anything else, he loved his family. He took immense joy being with his wife, children, grandchildren, and was happiest when his family was together.

A memorial service was held on Tuesday, August 9th, 2016 at First Baptist Church, Brunswick, Ga. Retired Special Agent Dale Wallace spoke eloquently for the NCiSA. NCiS Deputy Assistant Director Matt Butler, Contingency Response Field Office Resident Agent in Charge Cathy Clements, and NCiS Training Academy Tony Richardson represented NCiS at the memorial service and announced that Darryl Toler will be remembered by NCiS at each NCiS Special Agent Basic Course with the presentation of the “Darryl Toler Award.” The recipient of this award will be voted on by the basic class as someone who represents the finest characteristics of a NCiS Special Agent.

Also in attendance were members of the NCiSA Southeast Georgia Chapter and NCiSA member Brook Heider representing the South Carolina NCiSA contingent.

Goodbye to a Leader, Mentor and GentlemanOn August 5, 2016, we said goodbye to Special Agent Darryl Toler. Many active and retired Agents were fortunate

to have known Darryl. He was the first true example of what a leader should be with NCiS. if the following description appears to be right out of the Boy Scout Law…well it is. Darryl was trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. Darryl exemplified what a leader should be and was the first influence on some of NCiS’ current as well as past senior leadership. For example, one of his basic classes, Ci-908, revealed how his influence aspired Special Agents to hard work and eventual leadership positions with the organization. He was the first example for Agents who eventually attained the rank of Special Agent in Charge. i, along with SAC Gunnar Newquist

(SDFO) and SAC Cheryl DiPrizio (NEFO), knew and respected his honest and enthusiastic leadership style. Others from this class influenced by him attained Senior Executive Service (SES) rank, EAD PAC John Wagner and Deputy Director Sam Worth. Also, Special Agent Chuck May, EAD Atlantic, was in attendance on the day the first presentation of the Darryl Toler Leadership Award. EAD May was a basic student under the leadership of SA Toler.

Deputy Assistant Director Matt Butler, NCIS Training, prepared the following citation:

Darryl Toler Leadership Award

“This award is named for the late Darryl Toler, who served from 1963 to 1990 as a Special Agent with the Naval investigative Service (NiS), the predecessor of present day NCiS. His duty assignments included Subic Bay, Philippines; Okinawa, Japan; NCiS Headquarters, Suitland, MD; Keflavik, iceland; and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Glynco, GA. in 1970, Special Agent Toler was the pioneer Special Agent Afloat while serving aboard the USS John F. Kennedy for ten months. Special Agent Toler was one of the first Special Agents to be assigned to FLETC, which lead to the establishment of the present day NCiS Training Academy. During that period, SA Toler was responsible for coordinating the training of new NCiS Special Agents. Following his retirement in 1990, Special Agent Toler joined the staff of FLETC. in 2004, he joined the staff at Coastal Georgia Community College and was the founder of their Criminal Justice Program.

Special Agent Toler was best known as a gifted instructor who loved sharing his NiS experiences with the new generations of Special Agents he taught and mentored at FLETC. He was not just a fellow Agent or supervisor, but a friend, mentor and someone who displayed natural confidence in front of the classroom. Special Agent Toler was such an impressive instructor, always relaxed, cheerful, positive and patient with the students. Admired and loved by the students and staff at FLETC, he left a tremendous working legacy in NCiS that lives on and extends today throughout the NCiS leadership. While still with NiS, Special Agent Toler had the vision to realize the importance of forensic science as an important part of the development of Special Agents and the Agency.

The student selected for this award was chosen by fellow students who based this selection on the student who exhibited the same traits and values of Special Agent Toler: positively influences others; serves as a role model; responsible to themselves and others; a problem-solver; exemplifies excellence; does more than expected; cares about fellow classmates; puts others first and is team-oriented; and inspires goodwill and enthusiasm. it is apparent to your classmates that you have distinguished yourself early in your law enforcement career by clearly and consistently demonstrating the aforementioned leadership traits.”

SA Toler’s wife Joyce and other family members were present at the presentation and i was honored to present the award in front of NCiS Director Andrew Traver as well as other distinguished guests present at the ceremony for the graduation of Special Agents Basic Training Program (SABTP)-603. The recipient of the award was Special Agent Colton Plumb from the Carolinas Field Office (CAFO). Congratulations to SA Plumb for being recognized by your classmates as someone who exemplifies the leadership traits of SA Toler.

Retired Special Agent Marvin (Marv) Frankel27 June 1930 – 7 October 2016

Submitted by Retired Special Agent, Leon Carroll

Marvin (Marv) Frankel, a native of Atlantic City, New Jersey enlisted in the U.S. Air Force after completing high school. Marv served in several capacities but it was his as-signment to the Air Force Office of Special investigations (OSi) that prepared him for a career with ONi/NiS. ‘

Marv began his career with ONi in the 60s retiring from what had become NiS in 1985. He had a much-storied career having served in every clime and place; from the California desert to the Philippines, to Adak, Alaska. His last tour with NiS was in Long Beach, CA. He was one of the few journeyman Agents in an office designed to train young Agents in the ways of NiS before being transferred, usually to an overseas location.

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Marv would arrive at work sometime around 0500 after picking up the daily paper and a cup of coffee. He would then complete the daily crossword puzzle. As most of the office was arriving for work, Marv was on his way out to fight crime as the office’s lead Agent on fighting fraud at the Long Beach Naval Shipyard. Marv had a way of developing a source network that was second to none. Many an evening was spent conducting surveillances in support of Marv’s cases. Although Marv preferred working alone, he was always ready to assist if anyone needed backup.

Just a few years before retiring, Marv was made the squad leader for NiS’ newly emphasized Foreign Counterintel-ligence (FCi) program. it was there his OSi experience came in handy. Although not formally trained like the Agents he was supervising, he was able to make sound decisions. He provided great mentorship for Agents with much less experi-ence than him. His remarkable skill of typing NiS reports using just his index fingers was in itself a remarkable feat. Marv was a mentor to many a new Agent joining NiS as the Agency was expanding. He knew the ends and outs of not only the NiS-3 and 4 but the nuances of the NiS-1 Admin Manual as well. More importantly, he taught the culture of the Agency. Anyone that ever worked with Marv can say they have heard a Marv Frankel story that always began with “hey, have i ever told you about the time” then 10 minutes later the story would be completed with an anecdotal joke. His infectious laugh was one of Marv’s trademark qualities.

Needless to say, Marv will be missed by his wife Sally; brother Paul, daughters Nina, Juli and the rest of his family. He was laid to rest at the Riverside National Cemetery on 18 November 2016 with full military honors. in bidding adieu, Marv’s favorite closing was “bye-bye buy bonds.”

Marv, thanks for helping to make the world safe for democracy. Now may you rest in peace.

Troy N. Gillispie9 July 1928 – 22 November 2016

Submitted by Retired Special Agent John Dill

Retired Special Agent Troy N. Gillispie was born in Section, Alabama in 1928 and passed away at the Mayo Clinic Hospice Facility, Jacksonville, FL on November 22, 2016. Troy fought a long hard battle with a particularly virulent form of prostate cancer. His calm but determined demeanor during the year’s long battle with this relentless form of cancer establishes a new standard for the word “courage.” When we discussed his medical situation it was obvious Troy had studied the ever evolving issues thoroughly and was conversant with them … enough so that on more than one occasion his doctors told him he was not the typical ”80 something” patient … which resulted in them continuing treatment efforts they might not otherwise have tried.

Troy was employed in 1966 and retired from NiS in 1986 after service in; Pensacola and Key West FL, Okinawa, the Philippines, NiSHQ, San Francisco and lastly, again, at NiSHQ. i had the privilege of working for Troy both on Okinawa and in the Philippines. We enjoyed an active social life and our wives became close friends. Throughout our working years our social and working lives were, by unspoken agreement, kept strictly separate. His honor, his integrity, and his loyalty to his various assignments was absolute and beyond question.

Troy was an excellent administrator who, as ASAC in the two offices wherein i worked for him did a LOT of report review. i recall an occasion on Okinawa where we were discussing some sort of administrative detail and Troy held his pen up over his head and said …in effect, some of the Agents do this job with a gun, but THiS (indicating his pen) is what i use.

On another occasion while working on Okinawa i was the sole Agent at Camp Foster, and inundated with theft cases. i spent more time opening cases than closing them and i was frustrated and floundering. Troy visited my “office” (a converted barracks room) and provided me with wisdom he learned from his days as a youth working the farming fields of Section, Alabama, i.e. “To get the job done, you have to hoe just one Pea Patch at a time.” i’ve applied that principal to any number of situations since.

Retired Special Agent Richard A. Grodzicki04 April 1947 – 21 July 2016

Submitted by former Special Agent Doug Floto

Richard A. Grodzicki died suddenly on July 21, 2016 at his home in Tucson, AZ. Known by most who knew him as “Grodzo” he retired from NCiS in 2002 after a distinguished twenty-two year career. Grodzo served in the U.S. Navy from 1966-1969. After his discharge from the military, he attended the University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ where he graduated with a BA degree in Accounting in 1973. Grodzo joined the Tucson Police Department in 1973 where he served seven years rising through the ranks to Detective.

Grodzo began his career with NCiS on 1980 at NiSRA Naval Training Center, San Diego, CA. He subsequently served in a variety of assignments and missions in the U.S. and abroad. Those assignments included NCiSRA Keflavik, NCiSRA Camp Foster, Okinawa, NCiSRA Camp Hansen, Okinawa, NCiSRA Miramar, CA, NCiSRA Naval Station, San Diego, NCiSRU Key West, Fl, and NCiSRU Tucson, AZ. While assigned to NCiSRA Naval Station, San Diego from 1994-2000, Grodzo was instrumental in the initiation and development of the NCiS Amphibious Readiness Group, Marine Expeditionary Unit Agent Afloat program. He also established a comprehensive counterintelligence support to Science and Technology program in Arizona and New Mexico.

Subsequent to his retirement from NCiS, Grodzo started an annual get-together of current and former NCiS employees who were assigned to the NCiS San Diego Field Office. He was also a volunteer for the Arizona Trail Association where he was active in building, maintaining and promoting trails in southern Arizona.

Grodzo had a “larger than life” personality. He epitomized the adage, “You can’t judge a book by its cover.” For some who did not know him well, his colorful personality could mislead and mask his true character. For those who knew him well, you were blessed by his loyalty, sense of humanity, counsel, and consideration. True friendship is measured not when everything is going right but in moments of despair and sorrow. Grodzo was a true friend in every sense of the word.

Grodzo was also known for his truisms. One such truism was, “Life is like a finger in a bucket of water. Once you take your finger out of the water, it’s like it never happened.” His friends will tell you he was wrong about that truism. They will say he will be remembered and revered.

Grodzo is survived by his wonderful wife of over 30 years, Nancy Grodzicki.

Ed Jex, Grodzo, Brad England

His attention to detail made for both excellent reports and, on occasion, considerable case re-writing … with, occasionally, a bit more complete investigative coverage. This led SA Victor McPherson and i, on the occasion of Troy’s departure from Okinawa, to create a commemorative plaque for him which consisted of a hammer, completely covered in black velvet, affixed to a decorative wooden background and inscribed … “The Velvet Hammer … always hits but never hurts” … When i last visited Troy and Ruby in their Orange Park, FL home, i noted this plaque was one of the few displayed on his office wall.

Troy and Ruby Gillispie were married for 65 years. Their home was always warm and welcoming … and an invitation to a dinner prepared by Ruby was always a very special treat.

Prior to becoming an NiS Special Agent in 1966, Troy had retired after a career in the USAF, from which he retired as a Master Sgt. His various assignments included duty at both Montgomery and Birmingham, AL, Germany, Libya, Salt Lake City, UT, Denver, CO and Fort Walton Beach, FL.

Troy was buried on November 29th with Full Military Honors at the National Cemetery, Jacksonville, FL. Troy N. Gillispie…A true southern Gentleman. May he rest in peace.

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Retired Special Agent Richard B. Wilson01 January 1952 – 12 November 2016

Submitted by Retired Special Agent Gary Sykes

Richard was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and is a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Psychology and a minor in Health and Philosophy.

Richard was married to his college sweetheart, Mary L. Lemons, in 1976. Together they have three children, sons Frederick (Jill) of istanbul, Turkey and Alex (Candice) and daugh-ter Brittni of Alexandria, VA,

Richard served and retired from the United States Navy after 23 years of honorable ser-vice. His service to our great nation also included a tour in Operation Desert Shield/Storm.

Richard was always adventurous. He served as the Commissioner of the Missouri Commission on Human Rights and the Human Resources Director of the Associated Electric Corporation, Marston, MO. He found his true calling when he became a Special Agent for the Naval Criminal investigative Services (NCiS) which afforded him the opportunity to become a world traveler. He worked in General Crimes, Foreign Counterintelligence, Force Protection, Office of Spe-cial Projects, Defense Unknown Subject Team, and worked jointly with the Federal Bureau of investigations Field Office. Washington, DC as a member of the Joint Task Force for Counterintelligence and Counterintelligence investigations, Tech Transfer and Research and Technology Programs.

in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Richard was assigned as Resident Agent in Charge in Djibouti, Africa and was the inception RAC for NCiSRA Djibouti, Africa which was the first official NCiS office on the continent of Africa.

Richard exceled in everything that he set out to do. While serving in the Navy as well as a civil servant, he received many letters of commendation and awards including the National Defense Service Medal, the Fourth Naval Reserve Meri-torious Service Medal, the Marksman Ribbon, the First Armed Forces Reserve Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Medal-Kuwait/Bahrain/Africa, the Joint Civilian Service Achievement Medal-Djibouti, Africa, and the Navy Commendation for Desert Shield/Storm.

As a member and faithful servant of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

My path from the New Jersey shore through the University of Maryland to commissioning as a U. S. Navy officer was both formative and even exhilarating. Following a shipboard tour of duty in the Atlantic Fleet, directly involved with the blockade activities during the Cuban Missile Crisis, i found myself assigned to what i thought would be an intermediate duty station under the CNO helm at OP-921D, while awaiting the prospect of Swift Boat command in Viet Nam. “Op-921-D” sounded impressive, although i had no idea as to what or where it was.

in the latter part of 1963 and outfitted in dress blue uniform, initial entrance to the Fairmont Bldg. at Glebe Road and Wilson Blvd. in Arlington, VA was made. Aware that it was ONi Headquarters, my initial impression was that i was the only naval officer present. First contact in the Admin Office was Pat Molinari, (later replaced by LT Charles Thiesen), a nice guy in civilian clothes later determined also to be a Navy LT, who introduced CAPT Jack Jackson, the Commanding Officer, an authentic and gentlemanly type, also in civvies. Captain Jackson was soon to retire and was then relieved by Captain J. O. Johnson, of similar nature and character. Clearly, an immediate need for me was to acquire suitable civilian attire as, after years aboard ship, my street wardrobe was extremely limited and i now found myself surrounded by “suits”. Continued briefings and introductions followed. The entire building was occupied by ONi with the first deck mainly housing The industrial Review Office headed by SA’s Joe Oulahan and Owen Mould; and the Background investigations Department, headed by SA John Allender and housing a cadre of Special Agent desk reviewers; the second deck consist-ing of the Admin Office and what was then termed Code 40 (Counterintelligence Dept.), headed by CDR Bill Clark, his civilian assistants, Don Gorham and Jack McDonnell, along with many desk analysts who later were discovered also to be naval officers, the likes of LT’s Zino Phau and Cliff Pennell, LTGJ Linda Wiggins, ENS Bob Benson amongst others; and an office for William Abbott, a Special Assistant; the third deck containing the Training and investigations Departments, led by CDR Lee Jordan and his civilian assistant, Dick Wilson, who i soon referred to affectionately as “Mr. ONi”. The upper floors were occupied by special case offices and file rooms. A severely dedicated Special Agent, Frank Scinta, ruled over special access case files and personnel access, except for assigned SA’s Arnie Sleeper and Ed Fitzpatrick along with a couple of Navy enlisted personnel--was tightly controlled. Central files on the top floor were under cognizance of Jack David, who later served as the Administrative Head at NiSPAC. The OP-921 office was under the cognizance of the investigations Department on the 3rd floor and was known as “Review and Control”, where on-going criminal cases were reviewed on a continuing basis, favorable and unfavorable investigative critiques known to field Agents as Form 9’s were born, and one soon learned how important required 30 day progress paper from case Agents was to Headquarters. The boss in that arena was Special Agent George Salb and his assistant, Walter Robinson. Positioned with me on the desks were Special Agents Paul Mueller, John Hannon, and Don Barron…all very experienced Agents who willingly shared very valuable informa-tion and training with me. Being the only other military officer in the investigations Department, technically i was also the Assistant to CDR Jordan, and as a reward, soon anointed as the ONi Headquarters Division Officer, a billet heretofore non-existent, but obviously warranted due to minor tensions, at times, between military and civilian personnel working to-gether, but sometimes not understanding or appreciating each other’s points of view, needs, and options. That slot allowed for free access to military personnel throughout the building when needed. With the able assistance of Chief Gary Hall, assigned to the Training Division along with SA’s A. J. Sullivan and Warren Lynch, the establishment of a firm platform resulted for all personnel, officers and enlisted. in any event, familiarizing myself now with the entire Headquarters staff and routine was easy.

The immediate personal concern still remaining centered on available civilian attire. Fortunately, a mutual interest in sports soon produced the beginning of a long-term friendship with the infamous Special Agent Bill Davis, of lock pick-ing notoriety, assigned to the Special Operations Office. Taking me under his wing, he introduced me to “off the rack” suits at an isolated haberdashery owned by a friend. The price was right and a few outfits were obtained…no alterations required, which would suffice for a while. Things were looking up at this point. Our friendship continued to grow and as i was playing varsity ball for Naval Station Washington, Bill and his wife, Barbara, often attended the games and socialized afterwards.

A Look “Back to the Future”…Memories ofBeing a Bridge from ONI to NIS

Submitted by Retired Special Agent Bob Panico

Retired Special Agent Edward Patrick Giblin23 March 1935 - 23 August 2016


Edward Patrick (Eddie) Giblin of Brackney, PA, died Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at the Willow Point Nursing Home. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Ella Giblin; his brothers, Frank, Billy and Jerry; his brothers-in-law, Paul Tirrell and Wayne Kenner and two beloved nephews, Robert Tirrell and Dr. Ryan Johnson. He is survived by his best friend and sister, Ellen Kenner; his sister, Mary Tirrell and sisters-in-law, Mary Giblin and Kathy Giblin; along with many nieces and nephews. He was a graduate of St. Patrick’s Academy. He attended St. Michael’s College, University of Toronto, St. Bernard’s Seminary, Rochester, NY and was a graduate of Assumption University, Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

Eddie worked for the United States Naval intelligence, living in Vietnam, Naples, italy, San Francisco, CA and Charleston, SC. Eddie loved photography, philosophy, nature, genealogy and a good joke. Walking Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage in Spain and the entire Appalachian Trail at age 67, were among his most treasured experiences.

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The day President Kennedy was assassinated was traumatic for me, personally, as i had become a true fan after the manner in which he and his staff had out-maneuvered our adversaries in Cuba. i was the ONi duty officer and was sum-moned into Special Operations by then Supervising Agent Ted Fason, handed a package, and instructed to deliver it to the USSS Protective Research Office at the White House…advised they were waiting for it. The package contained the ONi Marine records of Lee Harvey Oswald. i can vividly recall driving across the 14th Street Bridge in one of our vehicles, a 1959 black, straight shift, six cylinder Chevy with an obviously fake antenna on the fender. Amazingly, i was in the only vehicle on the bridge, which normally was heavily trafficked…and i can attest that it was a day that Washington and the surrounding area stood still. i’m certain i completed the trip in record time and the delivery was completed.

Shortly thereafter, at the recommendation of CDR Jordan, the opportunity to attend Agent’s Basic School, where i sat next to a young Agent from Boston by the name of Vic Palmucci who also became a very close friend, was offered. Other attendees who became longtime friends included Don Laughton and Al Kershenbrock. Also attending were Ed Eisenstein, Dick Peck, and Pete Fedak among others. The course was completed during January with subsequent assignment to Spe-cial Operations where i had the pleasure to work with some of the early legendary SA’s in the conduct of CNO level investi-gations. in addition to Bill Davis, those assigned at that time included Sam Cardice, John Lonegan, and Cleg Walker. John was the PG examiner and subsequently transferred to NSA at Ft. Meade, Md.

Things were ripe for transition at Headquarters during this time frame, and with the recent arrival of an energetic Spe-cial Agent from Rota, Spain by the name of Sherm Bliss, who was initially assigned to Training, then promoted to a Special Assistant position giving him wide latitude over operations, things did begin to happen. There was the untimely death of Hank Shultz at his desk in the early morning hours which initiated some internal changes soon thereafter. New person-nel began arriving while others retired or transferred. it was time for a decision on my part and since having become so enthralled with the organization and while in consultation with CDR Jordan and Dick Wilson, the decision to obtain a release from active duty and convert to civilian status was made. Just before my release from active duty, however, Sherm proposed that i, along with Chief Hall, take a military transfer to open the Danang office which i agreed to do as a civilian, but not as an officer, since my decision to convert had been made. He wasn’t agreeable to that, supposedly due to mon-etary reasons. Likewise, i wasn’t agreeable since no verbal promises by him would be enforceable afterwards as he could be transferred in the interim. So, we had our first conflict. it was directed then by Dick Wilson that i remain in Special Operations. Soon thereafter, Ted Fason was transferred and Sherm became Supervising Agent of Special Operations. During my time there, SA’s Clyde Roach, Earl Fowler, Warren Shadko, Win Kuehl, Houston Lowery, Paul Haefeli, Dennis Usrey, and Warren Lynch arrived to augment the office, while Bill Davis and i remained in position. Even though we had a Supervising Agent, there was always Senior SA Jack Barron across the hall and “the” Jack Lynch, up the hall, both of whom exercised control over our operational activity. We had many interesting cases…and also a few not so interesting, but we were always under the watchful eyes of those mentioned above. Our small interrogation room, with a small two-way mir-ror, was unique in itself, and those of us within could always be assured that we were being observed by others behind the mirror…especially Jack Barron on a small stool placed under the mirror due to his short stature. We had a tight group and exhibited that closeness, at all times, and all enjoyed working together. Certainly a few may recall the myriad surveillance exercises and the great train/car race to Metuchen, NJ in pursuit of a Category 3 suspect where our team was eventually relieved by SA’s from the New York office. SA Bliss was selected for a year sabbatical course at Stanford University and was replaced in Special Ops by Jack Donnelly. By this time also, the arrival of Special Agents Lanny McCullough and Maynard Anderson indicated it was time for my own PCS. it was now 1966 and the name ONi had been dropped in favor of NiS af-ter numerous suggestions including Naval Counterintelligence Support Center…and a couple others which never reached further discussion. The interesting part of that Headquarters tour, besides the camaraderie and association with people i consider legendary, was that we Special Agents, then known to outsiders as “Research Analysts” instead of Special Agents, were called upon to do a wide variety of assignments…from reviewing, to investigating, to teaching in Basic School, to whatever we were summoned to do. it was an interesting time to say the least and treasured.

So there began my career with ONi/NiS in reverse, having started at Headquarters. Have to admit it had its upsides, and also its downsides, but it did certainly provide me a leg-up over my counterparts in the field. Upon departing Head-quarters and due to my Navy shipboard experience, i was originally scheduled to take the first carrier afloat assignment for six months, followed by three years in Naples, italy, the birthplace of my father. However, a last minute change redirected me to NiSRA Long Beach, Calif…then one of the largest fleet operational bases with a huge Supply Depot and Shipyard in additional to operational forces. Follow up assignments included ASRA/SRA (acting) NiSRA San Bernardino with satel-lite offices at NWC China Lake, MCSC Barstow, and MCB Twenty Nine Palms; SRA NiSRA Okinawa; SRA NiSRA Mare island; SRA NiSRA San Francisco; SRA NiSRA Alameda with five carriers, a NAS and NSC; SRA NiSRA El Toro; DRDO/RDO (Acting) San Diego; Dep Asst Director/Asst Dir (Acting), NiSHQ Criminal Directorate; Asst Director, NiSHQ Navy

Law Enforcement; and RDO NiSO Far East, from which office i retired in 1989. There certainly were many memorable moments during those 26 years…first and foremost, i was able to maintain my Naval Reserve status, even with early HQ objections and multiple transfers, and retire as a Captain in 1993 with over 32 years’ service. Then there were the job relat-ed memories…NiSPAC selectee to be a lead debriefer following the release of the USS Pueblo by the North Koreans; those crazy Okinawa episodes working with a small group of outstanding Special Agents headed up by Laddie Hancock, John Walsh, Bill Klemp and Jim Simprini in a severely undermanned office; the awarding by Bill Casey, at CiA, of the National intelligence Certificate of Distinction for supervision of a successful espionage case leading to a conviction; numerous cita-tions from FBiHQ and receipt of the FBi Public Service Award for sustained assistance rendered; the honor of being called upon by HQ iG, Dan Sweeney, to conduct a number of high level internal investigations while serving as the DRDO in San Diego and allowing unrestricted travel both in and out of CONUS; and the many opportunities to represent NiS at inter-pol conferences. All of these “adventures” and citations pale in contrast to the many friends and acquaintances that i have encountered over the years and remain in contact with to this day.

it is interesting to mention that none of the my transfers were a result of personal choice, but rather a result of a saying familiar to many of us at the time…”needs of the service.”

That saying pertained to one side of a triangle presented to us during Basic school. Another side of which was “mobil-ity.” i experienced so much of the first two sides, i have forgotten what the third side stipulated, but i believe it was “Loyal-ty.” Among the downsides, as mentioned above, was that i missed the birth of both my children…once due to operational commitments while in Long Beach and the other due to deployment to Okinawa for well over a year before entry approval for civilian dependents was authorized by the military. Having departed CONUS with my wife five months pregnant and in an isolated locale without family close by was difficult, to say the least. Some Agents before me had experienced similar hardships reporting to Okinawa, however, i did put an end to that tradition, enabling Agents arriving later to travel con-currently with family. To attest to friendships acquired, Sherm Bliss who was by then the RDO in San Diego, travelled up to San Bernardino, stood by in the hospital, and authored a message to me with details of my son’s birth. i have that mes-sage still.

Thank You…ONi, NiS, and the US Navy for the opportunity to have served…absolutely no regrets!

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Special Agent William (Bill) Andrews, 95 years young, is the oldest retired civilian Special Agent member of the NCiSA. Bill grew up in the Philadelphia, PA, and at the start of WWii, he was called to service in the USN as a pilot. Bill started his life-long connection with Pensacola, FL while at flight school. Following his initial training, he transferred to VC-83, based in San Diego, CA. While on the West Coast, Bill rejoined his original flight instructor from Pensacola, who became his squadron’s commanding officer. VC-83 embarked on the USS Sargent Bay (CVE-83), which sailed for WESTPAC in a flotilla of fourteen carriers. Bill recalls being tasked to fly air-to-ground combat missions over the Japanese held island of Chichijima, often on solo flights. During one sortie, as he was flying toward a mountain on Chichijima, he saw someone in the water below swimming away from the island. He later learned the swimmer was George H. W. Bush, who had bailed out of his aircraft and was rescued by an American submarine. Sadly, Bill’s CO and former flight instructor was killed in combat.

Following the war Bill needed a job badly, and thanks to a friend from New Jersey who had served with William and had become an ONi Agent, William was offered a job with ONi. Bill’s first office was Philadelphia, where he spent most of his time working cases in southern New Jersey. During William’s days, he often received leads and case assignments over the telephone. No such thing as OPSEC in those days – a landline was just fine!

Following a two-year stint in Philly, Bill was transferred to Japan circa 1955, where he recalls he was the original plank owner. He was extremely busy as the lone resident Agent – so busy in fact – that his Naval Officer OiC that he served under recruited a number of Chief Petty Officers to do Agent work. Bill recalls that big Navy and ONi were not happy with the OiC’s actions, and the CPOs struggled without having the requisite training to do the job.

Bill recalls making numerous TDY’s throughout Asia to handle the growing caseload in the region. For one case he was told to simply wait at an airstrip for an aircraft – no other information. When he was picked up, he was flown to an Antarctic supply center where he was outfitted with cold weather gear needed to survive in sub-zero temperatures. He was ultimately flown to the South Pole, where he opened a narcotics investigation. Leads from the 7N case later led him to Australia and New Zealand.

Bill served three ONi/NiSHQ tours; however, he was often tasked with special assignments that took him on lengthy TDYs. He loved the excitement and adventure of being an ONi and later NiS Special Agent, and unlike many others, he loved doing TDY’s. Bill’s last assignment was at NiSRA New Orleans, and upon retirement, he fulfilled his dream of moving to oceanfront property in Pensacola. Bill and his bride, Judith, continued to pursue Bill’s love of travel by taking as many space-A flights as they could. Bill relishes the tremendous experiences he had during his ONi/NiS career, and if he had to do it all over again, he would. Judging from his illustrious career, NCiS would be more than happy to have him back.

NCISA Florida Chapter’s Oldest Member: Supervisory Special Agent

William R. Andrews, (retired)

Submitted by Retired Special Agents Jeff Walton and Ron Benefield, Chapter PresidentEditor’s Note: Ron and Jeff Walton collaborated on this article to document some of the memories of our current ‘Silver Eagle’.

Photographs From the Past

The LAB/CEF Staff in front of the Main Brace on NAVSTA-San Diego 1992

Front Row Left to Right: Ray Sheedy-Evidence Custodian, Mike Miller-Forensic Chemist, Bill Corson-Finger Print Examiner,

Kay Williams-Secretary, Jerilynn Hamand-Senior Evidence Custodian, Brandon Armstrong-Laboratory Director.

Back Row: Forensic Chemist-Robert Blackledge

1970 NISRA NAVSTA San Diego nighttime firearms training...Top Row left to right: Howie Abrams, ASRA, Jack Britt, and George Brooks. Bottom Row: Jim Byrd, George Reis, NRA firearms instructor, and Wes Howe, Senior Resident Agent

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RETIREMENT OF DEPUTY DIRECTOR MARK D. RIDLEY

By Retired SA Blair M. Gluba

On 28 July 2016, this writer had the honor to present retired credentials and badge to retiring Deputy Director Mark D. Ridley at his retirement ceremony held at Naval Criminal investigative Service (NCiS) Headquarters.

Following graduation from the University of Nebraska, Special Agent Ridley began his career in 1987 at the Long Beach, California Resident Agency and served in many positions and assignments with distinction. During his career, Special Agent Ridley served as Special Agent Afloat aboard the USS Forrestal (CV-59) and in numerous supervisory and executive positions. During 2006-2007 he served as the Executive Assistant Director for Pacific Operations, a Senior Executive Service position. He was appointed as the Deputy Director of NCiS on 22 February 2010. During his service, Special Agent Ridley received numerous awards including the Naval Meritorious Civilian Service Award in 1996.

Some five years ago, Deputy Ridley assembled a group of Special Agents to prepare a new NCiS Special Agent’s Creed which is presented here as an appropriate way to adequately depict Special Agent Ridley and his career:

I am an NCIS Special Agent – My duty is to serve & protect the United States and our Navy and Marine Corps. As a criminal investigator I vigorously pursue the truth & remain objective at all times. I recognize my badge is a symbol of authority and public trust. I will live my life above reproach, understanding my actions reflect upon my fellow Special Agents and our Agency. Like those who came before me, I am always mindful that our professionalism, integrity and honor are the very foundation of NCIS.

Special Agent Ridley was joined by his family and many friends and professional associates at the ceremony for an appropriate celebration of his career and many contributions to the NCiS and security of the United States.

Gluba and Ridley

Our 2017 National Reunion is about eight months away! To be exact, it will be held 13-17 September 2017, and hopefully many of our members will be attending.

As we approach 2017, we will be finalizing our tours and events. Ray Larabee, serving as the golf coordina-tor, will be working with Pete Hughes in arranging the golf tournament scheduled for 14 September. Pete’s com-pany, First Coast Security, will help co-sponsor the event. Ray will, as in the past, handle obtaining the Reunion shirts.

Ginger Kirk is working on the tours and other activities to keep us busy! The Reunion Committee, along with Armed Forces Reunions (AFR), has been considering traditional tours plus a few new and uniquely differ-ent activities for the 2017 Reunion. AFR has indicated the NCiSA 2017 Reunion will be on their priority list to schedule events in early 2017, so in the meantime we are putting together a list of possibilities. We are looking into a behind the scenes tour at the Daytona international Speedway, tour to the World Golf Hall of Fame and a visit at FLETC…stay tuned for more information. Jacksonville and the surrounding areas means the Navy is close by, and a tour of a base may be in the offering. Whether it’s beer, wine, or whiskey tasting, understanding the finer nuances of our beverage of choice can be delightful experience and one we hope you will have at the 2017 Reunion.

Wednesday-13 Sept: Registration-Double Tree Hotel, 1201 Riverplace Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207.Thursday-14 Sept: Golf outing, TBA- Planned tour/activityFriday-15 Sept: TBA- Planned activity/tourSaturday-16 Sept: Free time. Banquet- PM. Guest speaker-TBASunday-17 Sept: Breakfast and depart for home

Be sure to visit the ncisa.org website to register your intent and see who else will be there.

2017 NATIONAL REUNIONCOMMITTEE REPORT

Submitted by Former Reserve Special Agent David Perry

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February 2016, marked the fiftieth anniversary of the organization now known as the Naval Crimi-nal investigative Service. For those fortunate enough to be in attendance at the celebration held by NCiS Headquarters a real sense of pride was felt by everyone, but especially those whose lineage began with the early days of the organization. The fact that the first Special Agents were able to accomplish as much as they did with as little training as they received was a real testament to a work ethic and sense of pride prevalent at that period. Many were happy to see, perhaps for the first time, a great deal of time was spent during the ninety minute presentation highlighting the exploits of the many who volunteered to serve in various locations throughout Viet Nam supporting the Navy and Marine Corps. The hours were long, the assignment was dangerous and the only incentive for those serving a one-year tour was a guaranteed follow-on PCS move of their choice. A great deal of the remaining presentation was con-centrated on how the agency began and continues to address worldwide acts of terrorism involving our nation. The anniversary helped to assure the men and women of the Agency, both past and present, that we are getting the job done and the outlook for the future is promising.

The following are photographs are believed to be members of the Basic Agent Class of 2040. Charlie Dave Brant’s grandson Ben Vic McPherson’s grandson Charlotte Neill Robins’ granddaughter Lincoln Michael (current 1811) and Bethany Sliwa’s (current 0132) son

THE NEXT FIFTY YEARSSubmitted by Retired Special Agent Vic McPherson

Charlie Ben

CharlotteLincoln

NIS RVN Reunion,Nashville,TN

September 18 – 22, 2016

REUNION HEADQUARTERS

On March 19, 1999, Lance Arnold and Larry Ferrell met by chance in Nashville,

TN where the idea of reuniting as many of the approximate 150 folks who served

as ONI/NIS Special Agents and Military Personnel with what became The Naval

Investigative Service Office, Vietnam (NISOV) was born. Through the efforts of

Lance, John Dill, Larry Ferrell, and others, a database was put together, a website

created and our rather unorganized NIS RVN Reunion group was formed.

Our first reunion was held in 2000 in San Diego, CA. They have continued every

two years thereafter in Orlando, FL; Silverdale, WA; Cape Cod, MA; St Simons

Islands, GA; San Diego, CA (NCIS Expeditionary Medal presentation); Crystal

City, VA; San Antonio, TX and most recently our 9th, in Nashville, TN. Group

members in these reunion venues stepped up to be Co-chairs to handle the myriad

details of a successful event. Those Reunion Chairs, Larry Ferrell; Carl Sundstrom; John Dill; Doug Hubbard, Lance

Arnold; Ben Johnson; John McMullen; Yance Stallings; Mike Bourke; Carl Merritt; RADM Tom Brooks; Sam Houston and

Darden Nelms, as well as their wives, were an integral part in the success of our reunions. Of special note, the leaders from

within NCISHQ have given us their support and participation throughout and our Nashville reunion was no exception with

presentations by Deputy Director Sam Worth and DAD, Public Affairs, MaryAnn Cummings.

Planning for our 2016 reunion began in the spring of 2015 when Co-chairs Lance Arnold and Yance Stallings and their

wives scouted Nashville for suitable venues. Several choices were found and, after Co-chair Darden Nelms took an online

group survey, the Hotel Indigo Nashville Downtown was selected. Indigo was preferred due to its central location within

walking distance of the Music City’s restaurants, honky-tonks and many historic sites. On July 17, 2015, a contract was

signed and our 2016 reunion was underway. Between 18 and 22 September 2016, 43 former NISOV personnel and their

wives and guests, coming from around the world, reunited in Nashville, TN. Unfortunately, several who had originally

planned to attend could not join us due to medical issues.

One of the most important parts of any reunion has been the hospitality room and Nashville’s was no exception. The entire

15th floor, which contained the Penthouse suite, a conference room, lounge, kitchen and foyer, and two other rooms, was

leased. During the day, we congregated in our Hospitality Suite, retelling old stories, rekindling our friendships and, of

course, having the occasional libation. Our nights were taken up with group activities.

On Monday evening, we boarded the Old Town Trolley, chartered to transport us for our dinner cruise on the Cumberland

River aboard The General Jackson, an authentic stern paddle wheeler. Cruise highlights were the performance of Hot

Country Nights, featuring the music that made Nashville famous – country music, an excellent family style meal and views

of the Nashville city lights at night.

Tuesday evening, we again boarded the Trolley for our trip to The Grand Ole Opry. There we were entertained with

performances of Lorrie Morgan (more than 25 billboard singles), Bill Anderson (singer and songwriter with 7 No1 chart

singles), Rascal Flatts (7 platinum or higher albums) and others. Our seats were excellent, right down front, giving us an

exceptional view of all performances.

After a group photo our banquet got underway in the Indigo Headlines Room where Lance welcomed everyone and we

honored our departed brothers with the reading of their names and the Ode by Yance. Larry Coleman’s rendition of

Amazing Grace was played. Our banquet of plated Caesar salad and buffet service, featuring carved tenderloin of beef and

salmon, was excellent, possibly the finest of any reunion. After our meal, we viewed an excerpt from the NIS/NCIS 5Oth

Anniversary video, presented by DAD, Public Affairs, MaryAnn Cummings, enjoyed remarks by Deputy Director Sam

Worth and recalled with our guest speaker, RADM Tom Brooks, former CO, NISOV and DNI, his recollections of our

service in Vietnam.

Later we adjourned to the Hospitality Suite where the NIS RVN 5 Oceans Banner was symbolically retired to NCISHQ

where it will be proudly displayed. We retired the banner due to our aging group, dwindling participation and increasing

costs, which have dictated that 2016 will be our last formal reunion. Ending our formal reunions in Nashville seems apropos

since Nashville was where our group began and Lance Arnold, our reunion Co-chair, was one of the group founders.

Lance, Yance and Darden will continue to keep our group in touch, maintain our website and scout venues suitable for

future informal “reunions”, where we will relive old stories and have one more Ba Moui Ba.

2016 Reunion Co-Chairs Lance & Sarah Arnold, Yance & Craig Stallings and Darden & Jackie Nelms

Please Visit www.sites.google.com/site/rvnnis/ to read more about our reunion and group

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Attendees

Clara Baldwin &Tiffany Cope

Larry & DottiColeman

Yance & CraigStallings

Clayton & DianeSpradley

Marshall & HazelWhidden

Ted & LindaCauble

Lance & SarahArnold

Darden & JackieNelms

Rudy & LindaDees

RADM Tom & ClareBrooks

Bob & BillTugwell

Dick & RomaRyan

Greg & JillLawson

BillDerryberry

John & MaryOdom

Pete & PollyHopkinson

JohnMcMullen

Tom & BevBrannon

MikeJones

Pete & MargaretReilly

MaryAnnCummings

Deputy DirectorSam Worth &

SA Adam Grossman

SteveAgrubright

Back row: Rudy Dees, Chuck Palmer, Fred Givens, Art NewmanFront row: Andy Lambert, Dick McKenna, Al Kersenbrock, Robert Westberry

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Nick’s Column. . .Provide InstructionsFor Your Survivors

By Former SA Nick Lutsch

i find it necessary to return to an old topic. Since the last THE GOLD SHiELD printing i have had to provide survivor assistance to spouse/heirs of three departed people. Two were in relatively decent shape and needed limited assistance. it brought home once more the absolute need for all of us to do some simple planning and provide instructions to aid our spouses, dependents and heirs with the tools and information they will need when we are no longer around. None of this is rocket science.

The basics: 1. Do you have a Will that is current? if you have an estate that has potential complications (value,

complicated real estate issues, desire to avoid Probate, etc.,) do you have a Trust?2. Do you have an accurate Advance Medical Directive? Before we get to pass through the pearly gates,

it is possible that many of us may lose our precious marbles and start to think we are King Midas or the President of these United States. Under such conditions, nothing we say will be of value – to ourselves or anyone else. Someone else will be making decisions for us. Have you designated the right person with all the correct and needed powers?

3. if you don’t have a Trust with the relevant documents that typically accompany a Trust, have you executed Power(s) of Attorney (POA) that are acceptable to all of your various financial institutions? We need to be mindful of the fact that increasingly banks are refusing to accept such instruments or they want a special POA. Depending on how many financial institutions you interact with, you can be assured that you will need multiple POAs.

4. You are drawing a nice annuity from Uncle Sam. You have worked a full career and are quite familiar with all the acronyms and bureaucracies in the government but there is a strong chance your spouse/survivor has nowhere near the needed familiarity to connect with OPM and get the ball rolling for the Survivor’s Annuity. The process is rather straightforward but nonetheless imposing to a grieving spouse. He/she needs information and direction.

5. My continuing suggestion is that we all write a letter to our spouse and or dependents. Tell them what they need to know to enable the settling of our estates. in the “letter”, tell them:

a. What financial accounts and insurance policies exist and how to access them; b. Where the Will or Trust resides (location) and to whom they can turn for advice in executing or

administering it; c. indicate how and what is required to apply/process a request form the initiation of a Survivor’s Annuity.

(For information, there is a building process underway now on the NCiSA website that will contain this information and a range of related material.)

d. if you have a special request that you’ve voiced nowhere else? Put it in the “letter.” Simple stuff like “my favorite fly rod to my grandson Willie” can save a lot of confusion, grief and hard feelings. Want to be buried under that apple tree on Cousin Louie’s farm and not Arlington National? Put it in the “letter.”

6. if currently married, most couples have one or the other step up to take care of the finances, bill paying, etc. Whoever that may be in your marriage, he or she needs to leave some clear information about accounts, electronic bill paying, direct deposits, etc.

Beyond the above, consider that you’ve magically been granted the opportunity to leave a very thoughtful message for your survivors that details all they should know to carry on, albeit with tear-filled eyes, after you’ve PCS’d from this earthly duty station. Communicate it. Write it down. Don’t let their memory of you be tainted by negative impressions.

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CHAPTER NEWSNortheast Metro ChapterSubmitted by Former Reserve Special Agent Jay Caputo, Chapter President

The summer is flying by rather quickly. Chapter Treasurer, Bill Seidenstein and i had the honor of representing both NCiSA and the Navy during the semi-annual Veterans’ Stand Down, which was held on July 12th amid some sweltering heat here on Long island, was sponsored by the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency. Over 150 veterans were able to receive services such as food, clothing, and job placement assistance. Bill and i were there as volunteers to assist with parking and to aid the veterans from station to station to receive their services. The stand down was by all benchmarks a success.

Dave Perry (who has been hounding me to schedule another meeting) is busy researching and preparing for the next NCiSA National Reunion, which i’m sure with Dave working on it will be a great success.

i’d like to introduce several new members to the Chapter, Brian Cashman, Michael Cunningham and Ed McFadden. Welcome aboard!

if any of you have anything that you wish to share with your fellow NCiSA members, please let me know and i will include it in our newsletter column. That includes photos, which everyone enjoys seeing if either if it is to relive old times, or catch up with former colleagues and their present day lives. You can contact me at [email protected]

As this article is being written before the Christmas holidays, but you won’t see it until they have past, i would like to say that i hope that all of you enjoyed very Merry Christmas, a happy Chanukah and a very happy and healthy New Year.

Since my last article we participated in the NYPD U.S. Navy Association’s annual Navy Birthday celebration, which was held at 1PP (NYPD Headquarters) on Friday October 7th. The guest speaker was Rear Admiral John B. Mustin, Deputy Commander, Naval Surface Force, US Pacific Fleet. RDML Mustin is from a long serving Navy family, which can date its Naval Service back to 1896. As an aside, i served on his father’s (VADM Henry C. Mustin) protective service detail during Operation Sail 1986 in New York City. Attached is a photo of RDML Mustin accepting the NYPD/U.S. Navy Association award from NCiSA NE Treasurer Bill Seidenstein.

Also we once again held our joint winter meeting with the members of the Naval intelligence Professionals, NY Chapter. it was convened on December 7th, the 75th Anniversary of the brutal attack on Perak Harbor. There were about 20 members of the combined NCiSA/NiP associations in attendance. The conversations seemed to center around our times of active service and at 12:55 pm (07:55 am Hawaii time) a moment of silence was held in commemoration of all the lives, both

military and civilian, that were lost on the “day that will live in infamy”. NCiSA NE members who joined in that day included John Beal, Jim Davitt, Jack McKeon, Dave Perry and myself, along with Mike Alonge (who we are still trying to convince to join). Attached is a photo of this sterling group of representatives.

Finally, one of our NJ members, Chuck Johnson, has volunteered to try and organize a spring meeting next year (2017) on Staten island, which should make it easier for some of our more western members to attend. More on that as it starts to take shape.

Stay well, and always remember our soldiers, sailors, Marines, airmen and of course our Special Agents that are still serving all over the world.

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National Capital Region ChapterSubmitted by Former Special Agent Ron Reusch, immediate past Chapter President

On Sunday, July 31st, the NCR Chapter held its quarterly brunch meeting, once again at McLoone’s Pier House, National Harbor, MD. Present were twenty-six guests, including members, family and our guest speaker, Mark Russ, NCiSHQ EAD, National Security Directorate, who shared some interesting and well received comments about the unit he heads. Mark also assisted in making two award presentations.

Keith Barclay received an Army Meritorious Unit Citation for his active duty service with NCIS while embedded in an Army CID unit in Iraq.

John Vandegriff, Special Agent, ONI (Retired) Secretary, ARNISSA/NCISA, NCR Chapter, 1997 – 2016

John’s career in federal service as an investigator and security officer is nothing less than spectacular. it began in 1951 when John was drafted into the US Army. After basic training, John was trained at the Army Counter intelligence Corps School at Fort Holabird, Maryland, to be a Special Agent, and he wound up serving as a Resident Agent in Washington, Pennsylvania. When John was discharged from active duty, he was immediately hired by Fourth Naval District to be an ONi Contract Agent with an assignment as the SAC of a two-man ONi Field Office in Cincinnati, Ohio.

From June, 1959, to June, 1961, John served as an ONi Contract Agent assigned to the Headquarters of the Commander, Naval Forces Philippines. He was then assigned as an ONi Contract Agent in the ONi Office at the Washington Navy Yard. in 1962, John left ONi in a lateral transfer to work as a Special Agent in the Office of Security at the National Security Agency, Fort Meade, Maryland. Here, John conducted investigations and was trained to conduct interviews with the aid of a polygraph.

From 1963 to 1966, John was assigned as the SAC of an NSA Office of Security Field Office in Boston, Massachusetts. From 1966 until his retirement from NSA in 1985, John served as a Security Manager in a number of Branch Chief positions in the NSA Office of Security at Fort Meade.

Upon retirement from NSA, John was immediately hired by GTE Government Systems in Rockville, Maryland, to serve as the Security Manager of their facility. This job ended in December, 1991, and from that date until the end of December, 2015, john worked as a contract background investigator, first with MSM Security Services in Greenbelt, Maryland, and then with CSC Security Services in Chantilly, Virginia.

But there’s more. John’s early military career in the Army as an enlisted soldier segued to a commission as an Ensign in the Naval Reserve intelligence Program with eventual retirement as an O-6 (Captain) after being considered for promotion to admiral by two successive promotion boards.

An award plaque was presented to John Vandegriff to honor his nineteen years as Chapter Secretary

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Another major milestone: all members present confirmed the election of Keith Barclay, the Chapter Vice-President, to succeed Ron Ruesch as Chapter

President after his three years at the helm.

Sounds like not much spare time in this history, you say. But, John also has an active interest in theater. For the past 20 years, he has occasionally been a bit player in community theater, but more significantly he is an expert carpenter and scenery artist. And now, he stays active as an adjudicator for Washington Area Community Theater Honors (WATCH), an organization founded for the adjudication and presentation of annual awards recognizing artistic and technical excellence in community theater throughout the metropolitan Washington, DC, area (Oscars for the local theater.)

John has also served on the Board of Governors of the Kenwood Golf and Country Club. He is a former president of the Maryland Society, Sons of the American Revolution. And he is a former president of the Rotary Club of Friendship Heights, Maryland.

The members of the NCR Chapter are rightfully proud and thankful to have had this talented administrator as our Secretary for the past 19 years to keep all members, especially those without internet access, aware and involved in NCiSA activities.

Thank you, John for services rendered. BZ of the highest order is warranted.

Potomac River- Yorktown Room

most satisfying job I have ever done.” John served three years in the Marine Corps, 28 years with NCIS, and 14 years managing and owning a restaurant in McLean. His last day was April 29.

Summer 2016 Vol. 53 Issue No. 2Volunteer Spotlight

John D’Avanzo retired from leading the Pediatric Child Life volunteers for the past 17 years. With over 10,000 volunteer hours under hisbelt, he says “This is the

What? Auxiliary Membership Education Meeting/Breakfast

When? Saturday, October 15, 9 a.m.

Where? Fairview Park Marriott

Fall MeetingSubmitted by Former Reserve Special Agent, Keith Barclay, Chapter President

On December 4th, 2016, NCR Chapter members and guests meet at the Fort Belvoir Officer’s Club and enjoyed the wonderful Sunday Brunch, scenic views and, as always, each other’s company.

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FIFTH ANNUAL NISRU GREENSPRING CHRISTMAS GATHERINGSubmitted by Retired Special Agent Blair Gluba

On 3 December SA (Ret) Vernon (Jiggs) Kaliher hosted a gathering of ONi/NiS/NCiS veterans and friends for the fifth annual Christmas at Greenspring Retirement Community. The guests enjoyed seeing old friends and acquaintances to reminisce and celebrate the joyous holiday season. Those who attended included Bob and Samiko Powers, John and Dorothy Langager, Ron and Joan Ruesch, Peter and Margaret Reilly, George Mulligan, Mrs. Jack (Terry) Donnelly, Blair and Nancy Gluba, former DiRNiS Jerry Soiano and Margaret Mead, Shirley (Wall) Shifflett and BG Bill Weiss, USMC (Ret). Entertainment was provided by Jiggs’ daughter Kitty Reip and her husband Dave. Special thanks go Flo Abernathy who is not only a charming dinner companion, but served as our photographer.

6 - Ron Ruesch and Jiggs Kaliher

Samiko Powers and Nancy Gluba

George Mulligan, Bill Weiss, Pete Reilly, Blair Gluba, Bob Powers

Terry Donnelly, John Langager and Jerry Soriano

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Tidewater ChapterSubmitted by Retired Special Agent Larry Remaklus, Chapter President

Greetings to all from the NCiSA Tidewater Chapter which continued its bi-monthly business/social meetings held at the Golden Corral Restaurant this reporting period (May to Dec 2016). Besides the usual business matters covered every meeting (minutes, treasurer’s report, etc.), items discussed at each meeting are set forth below.

if i may begin with May, the May 17, 2016 business/social meeting of the NCiSA Tidewater Chapter had fifteen members and guests in attendance.

it was announced that Marvena Wagner, a long time Special Agent at the Norfolk Field Office, passed away since the last meeting in March. Many Chapter members attended her service held during the month.

DVD’s of the 50th anniversary of NCiS ceremony obtained by Norfolk Field Office attendee SAC Tim Quick were passed out to those members without internet access or to those who desired a copy.

in addition, National NCiSA announcements were related to the membership, to include results of the vote to discontinue NCiSA scholarships to the NCiS internship program but continue academic award scholarships; survey of membership for ideas on ensuring longevity of NCiSA; the establishment of member storefront websites linked on the NCiSA Wild Apricot site; and yearly membership discount for members who refer new NCiSA members.

Adam Perschau, current Norfolk Field Office General Crimes Supervisory Special Agent (SSA) and member of NFFO Regional Enforcement Action Capabilities Team (REACT), was then introduced as the meeting’s guest speaker. SSA Perschau provided a briefing on the initiation, training, specialized equipment and mission of the NCiS REACT team and how it integrates with base security and external law enforcement agencies.

The meeting was adjourned and followed by the Golden Corral’s humongous buffet luncheon.

The July 2016 business/social meeting of the NCiSA Tidewater Chapter was held on July 19th without any 4th of July fireworks—just the usual fine fellowship, fun, frolicking and food. Twelve members and guests were in attendance.

Regretfully, most Chapter members were unable to attend the funeral service held for long time NCiSA Tidewater member Claude Rollins held on July 16, 2016; however members Frank Guthrie and Bruce and JoAnn Givens were able to attend and provided some information about the service. it was also mentioned that a donation was made to the Poplar Branch, NC, Sharon United Methodist Church by NCiSA Tidewater in remembrance of Claude.

New members Bill Henley and Mark Rich were welcomed to the meeting and it was noted that current SA John Sorrell had joined NCiSA. Also mentioned was that a new addition to the NCiSA website called NCiSA Mall has been created, allowing books and other items to be purchased from members.

A Virginia Pilot newspaper article about recently retired SA Rod Budd was passed around, highlighting SA Budd’s private investigative work for defense firms in the Tidewater area. The article was highly complementary of NCiS and his investigative skills.

interest in holding an evening NCiSA Tidewater future meeting was solicited to facilitate attendance by retirees who work during the day.

Guest speaker retired Mark Rich was then introduced who provided a rich and interesting briefing relative to life as a NCiS Agent in Singapore. Mark was transferred to Singapore approximately two years ago with his family, NCiS SA Nancy Rich and children. They PCS’d back to Norfolk where they had been assigned the prior ten years.

The business meeting was then adjourned and followed by lunch.

The September 2016 business/social meeting of the NCiSA Tidewater Chapter was held on September 20th with nineteen members and guests in attendance.

NCiSFO Norfolk SAC Tim Quick and NCiSA Carolinas Chapter President Wayne Mixon were recognized as being in attendance.

it was noted that Frank Schmitt, NCiSA Tidewater Nomination Committee Chairman, would be putting out an email soliciting nominations for CY 2017 Chapter President, Vice-President/Secretary and Treasurer within two weeks. All

members were asked to contact Frank to volunteer or nominate Chapter members for these positions.it was announced that NCiSA National President Mark Politi had been contacted and agreed to be the guest speaker at

our November meeting. NCiSFO Agents and Staff were invited and it was hoped a significant number of Tidewater Chapter members would attend to hear President Politi’s update on the status of the NCiSA organization.

All were advised that additional NCiSA Challenge coins were needed for presentation to guest speakers, NCiS employees retiring in the local area and for ceremonial purposes. After soliciting and receiving concurrence by members in attendance, it was agreed that a challenge coin order would be placed.

Details of a LEOSA shoot to be held at the Virginia Beach Police Department range at the Academi (former Blackwater) facility in Moyock, NC on October 18th were provided. Both NCiSA Tidewater and NCiSA Carolinas Agents were invited to attend the annual LEOSA qualification requirement.

Next, Rex Gray, NCiS Cyber computer specialist, was then introduced as the guest speaker. Rex provided a briefing on cyber analytical techniques, search warrant affidavit description and focus of these specialized, critical investigations involving minors as victims. Rex also covered ways to protect and monitor family members from predators using the internet to contact potential victims.

The business meeting was adjourned, followed by lunch.

The November 2016 business/social meeting of the NCiSA Tidewater Chapter was held on November 15 with 29 members and guests in attendance. As the Chapter would not meet again until January 2017, this meeting was considered to be our Holiday Meeting. Accordingly, tickets for a special Holiday raffle to be held at the end of the meeting were passed out.

The meeting began with an introduction of distinguished guest National NCiSA president Mark Politi and his wife, Rayri. Attending from the Norfolk Field Office were SAC Tim Quick, ASAC Jeff Grant, outgoing ASAC John Sorrel, and SA’s Brad Ligo, Nish Bhatnagar and Cyber Josh Teague. Non-NCiSA Tidewater attendees included NCiSA Carolina Chapter President Wayne Mixon and NCiSA Capital Region member Cole Hanner who traveled for several hours to make the meeting. New member Tracy Neary attended for the first time.

A motion was made and approved that Chapter Officer elections would be postponed until the January, 2017 meeting due to the absence of our Nominating Committee Chairman. it was also noted that meetings would continue to be held at noon as there was little interest in having evening meeting. Also, it was mentioned that NCiSA challenge coins had been ordered.

Most significantly, National President Mark Politi then provided an informative briefing that thoroughly covered a variety of important NCiSA topics. The well-received talk was then followed by a lively question and answer session.

Following his briefing, National President Politi then assisted with the Holiday raffle by drawing the winning ticket. Member George Chandler was the lucky winner of a large, fresh turkey. The meeting was then adjourned followed by lunch and socializing with Mark Politi and others that continued well into the afternoon.

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George Chandler

Mark Politi and Larry Remaklus

North Carolina Chapter Submitted By Retired Special Agent Wayne Mixon, Chapter President

During the last four months, two luncheons have been held. With a large number of NCiSA members living in the western part of the state, a get together was organized and held in Winston-Salem on June 15th. A special thanks to Joe Kennedy for recommending the Village Tavern. We had some good fellowship, food and service. Those in attendance were Art Hymons, Joe Kennedy, Rick Ervin, Dave Lytle, Doug Gallant, Ralph Chappell, Ginger Kirk, Guy Kirk, Charlie Roberts, Robin Corbin, Martha Higgs, Wayne Mixon, Royal Corbin, Kevin Hart and Dave DiPaola and his wife Noel.

On Friday, the 12th of August, a luncheon was held at the icehouse restaurant in Swansboro. Those in attendance included Bill and Shirley Jones, Noel and Dave DiPaola, Tom and Bessie Smith, Tom Goodman, Pat and Craig Elliott, Dick Peck and Lynne and Wayne Mixon. NCiSA member, Craig Elliott, provided an overview of his recently published book titled “Mike Blackstone, NiS Agent, Assignment Naples, italy”.

in the last four months two new members have joined the NCiSA North Carolina Chapter: Doug Gallant, [email protected], who lives in Jacksonville and Art Hymons, [email protected], who lives in Hertford. Welcome to the Chapter.

Art Hymons, Joe Kennedy, Rick Ervin, Dave Lytle, Doug Gallant, Ralph Chappell, Ginger Kirk, Guy Kirk, Charlie Roberts, Robin Corbin, Martha Higgs, Wayne Mixon, Royal Corbin,

Kevin Hart and Dave DiPaola and his wife Noel (sitting).

Ralph Chappell, Royal Corbin & Robin Corbin (sharing photos)

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Art Hymons, Dave Lytle, Charlie Roberts, Rick Ervin, Guy & Ginger Kirk, Noel DiPaola

Ginger Kirk & Art Hymons

Charlie Roberts & Rick Ervin Elliott, Craig Elliott, Dick Peck

CHRISTMAS DINNERSubmitted by Retired Special Agent Wayne Mixon, Chapter President

Our Chapter concluded the year with a Christmas dinner at the River Bend (near New Bern, NC) Country Club on Sunday, December 18, 2016. This time of the year is especially enjoyable because it gives everyone an opportunity to dress in holiday festive clothing that remains packed away for the majority of the year. A special thanks to retired Special Agent Dick Peck and his wife Gay for making the dinner arrangements. Even with this being such a busy time of the year for retirees…we still had twenty-five in attendance. During 2016, four new or recently moved to North Carolina Former or Retired Special Agents were recognized. They are Doug Gallant, Mike Battle, Art Hymonds and John Phillips. After a recap of 2016 NCiSA activities/highlights, Ginger Kirk provided a update on arrangements for the 2017 NCiSA Reunion to be held in Jacksonville, FL between 13-17 Sep17. After the meal, a number of NCiSA trivia questions were posed to those attending. NCiS Challenge coins commemorating the 50th anniversary of NCiS were given as prizes. Questions posed were (1) who traveled the farthest to attend, (2) who has the most grandchildren, (3) who has the most years employed with NiS/NCiS, (4) who had the most duty stations, (5) who has worked for the most SACs, and (6) who has had the most surgeries during their life.

Left to right- Sandy Slaughter, George Slaughter, Bud Aldridge, Annette Aldridge, Steve Fulmer, Mimi Fulmer, Craig Elliott, Patty Elliott, Jane Atkinson, Wayne Mixon, Guy Kirk, Lee Atkinson, Lynne Mixon, Ginger Kirk,

Gay Peck, Lynn Gallant, Dick Peck, Martha Higgs, Sharon Holmes, Doug Gallant, Melesia Goodman, Roy Houck, Charlie Roberts, Kay Houck, Tom Goodman

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George Slaughter, Bud Aldridge, Lee Atkinson

Sandy Slaughter, Annette Aldridge, Jane Atkinson

Roy Houck, Gay Peck, Kay Houck

Steve Fulmer & Mimi Fulmer, Doug Gallant, & Lynn Gallant

Tom Goodman, Dick Peck, Doug Gallant

South Carolina ChapterSubmitted by Retired Special Agent Brook Heider, Chapter President

On 29Sep16, the NCiSA SC Chapter held its inaugural meeting at the Carolina Ale House in Summerville, SC. Fourteen members joined in the festivities (see photograph) and eight were not able to attend (Tom Williams, Greg Hull-Ryde, Greg Dwyer, Jim Crandall, Tom Kellerhals, Rich Garbett, Pat Brennan, and Don Webb). Subsequent to conduct of this meeting, seven additional members were added to our Chapter (Tommy Gribben, Mary DiFederico, Jim Poindexter, Earl Fenner, Tony Richardson, E. Paul Gibson, and Sam Shine). Chapter Officers were announced and other local/national topics were discussed to include quarterly meetings, NCiSA By-Laws, and the 2017 NCiSA Reunion in Jacksonville, FL. Our next meeting will be mid-Jan17.

President – Brook HeiderVice President – Curt ParsleySec/Treasurer – Joe MascialeChaplin – Clay Jones

Left to Right/Back Row: Kevin Toevs, Steve Freshley, Steve Fulmer, Joe Brant, Ron Mount,Peter Hopkinson, Don Hatcher, Clay Jones, Brook Heider

Left to Right/Front Row: Curt Parsley, Frank Bloomingburg, Charlie Jett, Jim Linder, Joe Masciale

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GEORGIA CHAPTERSubmitted by Retired Special Agent Bobby Hiott, Chapter Secretary/Treasurer

Good fellowship was had at the gathering of the NCiSA GA Chapter on Thursday, October 20, 2016. The minutes of the meeting are as follows:

- research is underway to identify a Jacksonville Jaguar game to attend using the FLETC ticket/bus plan -Pres Lee Clements to host a NCiSA Christmas party at his home, it was near the end of the meeting so

stand by for more details -VP Doug Einsel pledged to never miss another trash pick up on Chapel Crossing Rd -financial report $50 savings $326 checking

FLORIDA CHAPTERSubmitted by Retired SA Bob Helbock, Chapter President

On May 28, 2016, a luncheon meeting of NCiSA Florida Chapter members and family was held at Cody’s Road-house and Restaurant in The Villages, FL. Agenda items included how to apply for copies of members’ records from The Office of Personnel Management; and discussion of several questions pertaining to Academic Scholarships/NCiSA intern-ships from a recent NCiSA survey. Of note was the fact that Casey Green, granddaughter of Florida Chapter member, Todd Hannah and his spouse, Shirley, was awarded a scholarship award. Chapter Treasurer, Sandy Mandell provided a report of the Chapter’s current finances. Additional items included discussion of the location for the upcoming summer meeting, to be held at The Plantation Resort, in Crystal River, FL, during the last weekend of Jul 2016. The Chapter’s Presi-dent requested that members begin to think about the election of new Chapter Officers for 2017, and to contact others who were unable to attend the May 2016 meeting; to alert them that an election of officers will be held in early 2017. At present both the President and the Treasurer have been in their positions in excess of three years and it is time for NEW BLOOD with new ideas to stimulate a growth in Chapter membership.

On Saturday evening several couples who decided to spend the night in The Villages had dinner at one of the many restaurants in the Lake Sumter Landing Town Square, and after dinner took advantage of live music and dancing on the square.

Photographic services for the meeting and social gathering were provided by Rayri Politi and Madeline Helbock.

Gigie Kunigonis

Jim MacFarlane, Andy Speerber & Sandy Mandell

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Mark Politi & Ed KunigonisMark Politi, MaryKay MacFarlane, Noreeen Sperber, Jim MacFarlane,

Andy Sperber, Sandy Mandell, Bob Helbock

Peggy Maden & Gigie KunigonisRayri Politi, Don Maden & Todd Hannah

Richard and Herann (Fig) Figueroa

THE PLANTATION RESORT MEETINGSubmitted by Retired SA Bob Helbock, NCISA Florida Chapter President

After discussions at several past Chapter Meetings (extending back to 2015) and multiple negotiations with Reservations Manager, Starla Hayes, a sufficient number of NCiSA Florida Chapter members with a block of reserved rooms descended upon The Plantation Resort of Chrystal River, FL. for a three day meeting and social event. A private meeting room was secured next to The West 86 Degree Bar and a short business meeting was held in accordance with NCiSA By-Laws. Agenda items included information on attaining DoD Civilian iD cards; available details concerning the 2017 National Reunion, in Jacksonville, FL; and a Chapter Financial Report by Sandy Mandell, Chapter Treasurer. Madeline Helbock provided information for attendees who had signed up for a one day Gulf scalloping trip and a half-day Gulf fishing trip. As it turned out, the scallopers (including Jim and Mary Kay MacFarlane, Ed and Gijie Kunigonis and Jeff and Tess Walton) had better luck than the fishermen, but those who journeyed out on the water all seemed pleased with their excursions. A group of four other attendees (Don Masden, Todd Hannah, Sandy Mandell and Bob Helbock) played a round on golf on The Resort’s Championship Course and Ron and Sue Benefield rented kayaks for a cruise on the Chrystal River.

As is somewhat typical of our meetings, questions and suggestions were made concerning methods to entice additional people to our quarterly events. Subsequently, Chapter members Ed Kunigonis and Ron Benefield agreed to develop a survey on this subject to be published on the NCiSA Website; and Mark Politi, NCiSA National President (and Florida Chapter member), volunteered to assist in the survey development and to publish a final product online. The Resort boasted three dining rooms, and most of the attendees enjoyed dinners on both Sunday and Monday in The Resort’s West 86 Degree Restaurant. Following dinner, the most hale and hardy, enjoyed the Tiki Bar located at The Resort’s swimming pool. Photographic coverage was provided by Madeline Helbock, Gigie Kunigonis, and Ron Benefield, and their assistance is most appreciated.

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JACKSONVILLE MEETINGSubmitted by Bob Helbock, Chapter President

On Saturday, 22 Oct 2016, members and spouses of NCiSAFL met for the third quarter meeting and social event, in Jacksonville, FL. Most of us stayed at The Double Tree Hilton, but our meeting and dinner was arranged by our Chapter Treasurer, Sandy Mandell. Those who did not attend our dinner missed an outstanding meal and a very pleasant gathering on the twenty-seventh floor overlooking the St John’s River, in The University Club. Our private meeting room featured a beautiful view of the river and the sunset was our entertainment during happy hour. Thank you very much, Sandy. Our meeting featured an agenda of three items. The first item involved an analysis of a recent survey published on our website by our National President, Mark Politi. The purpose of the survey was to gain some insight and hopefully provide ideas to increase member attendance at NCiSA Chapter and National meetings. Ron Benefield and Ed Kunigonis collected various suggestions made by NCiSAFL members during our meeting, in Jul-Aug, at The Plantation Resort in Crystal River, and provided the rough data to Mark Politi, who put the survey together and published it. Approximately 24 people responded to the survey, and while some of the responses contained ideas we already utilize in Florida (like moving the meetings around the state). Apparently we are not hitting enough locations to satisfy our membership. We are discussing the responses and i hope we will continue to get additional input from our members. After all, the Chapter’s purpose is to get information to the retired members in our area. i hope we can get more responses from our membership. Our second agenda item was an outstanding review of a newly written book, by its author who just happens to be one of our members, Jeff Walton. i am about halfway through the book and i am hooked on it. The title is FiNAL DEPARTURE (Death is Never On Time), and you can pick it up through Amazon, get it at Barnes and Noble, or order it through Sunbrook Publishing, P.O. Box 730, St. Augustine, FL 32085, www.JeffWaltonBooks.com.

Our third agenda item on the evening involved a Changing of the Guard. i have resigned my position as Chapter President and Sandy Mandell has resigned his position as Chapter Treasurer. Our New Chapter Officers are President Ron Benefield, Vice President Ed Kunigonis, Secretary Andy Sperber and Treasurer Paul Valentine. i have enjoyed my time as Chapter President, but it is time to sit back and support the new team leaders. i look forward to seeing all of you at our next meeting.

Southwest Chapter

Submitted by Retired Special Agent Allan Sipe, Chapter President

A few stalwart members of the NCiSA Southwest Chapter gathered on May 18, 2016 to enjoy lunch, companionship, and a guest speaker. We met at the Admiral Baker Golf Course clubhouse in San Diego. The USAA “wealth management” speaker, Jeffrey Lockway, was excellent, and i think everybody came away with some nuggets on wills, trusts, probate, beneficiaries, and related matters. Carol Larabee spoke briefly about an excellent organization she is involved with, “Shelter to Soldier”, based in Poway. This program selects shelter dogs, gives them extensive (and expensive) training, and then matches the dogs up with wounded warriors who suffer from PTSD and/or traumatic brain injuries.

A.Sipe, S.Troxel, C.Larabee, E.Jex, J.Marquette C.Davies, J.Davies, R.Larabee

D.Stuart, M.Bourke, R.Parks

H.Mencel, C.Mencel, E.Jex

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At the invitation of the SAC of the Southwest Field Office, members of the NCiSA Southwest Region were welcomed July 22, 2016 to tour the remodeled office spaces of the Field Office. But this story has a much earlier beginning.

in the early 1990’s, SAC Harry Stovall of NiSRA Naval Station San Diego needed new office spaces due to increased office personnel. Harry and NiSO San Diego Regional Director Dennis Usrey developed a concept for unifying the region NiSRAs into a Field Office and proposed the idea to NCiS Headquarters.

The only office space available at the San Diego Naval Station was an unoccupied two story building that had been used as a barracks but had plenty of room. With limited financial resources, NCiS Headquarters provided only $100,000 for construction. Navy SEABEES were the only resource available to perform the reconstruction.

To direct the transformation of the open bay barracks into a NCiS Field Office, Harry Stovall selected a Special Agent from his office, Richard Grodzicki, aka Grodzo, as Project Manager. Grodzo was a well-respected professional who had the right demeanor to direct the work efforts of a bunch of navy men. Work commenced in 1991. Grodzo put his heart into the project. in mid-1992, John Marquette relieved Harry Stovall as SAC, but the Field Office work continued unabated. Although Grodzo had been transferred and was not present at the time, the new office was completed in late 1992, and personnel and furnishings moved in in 1993. This remodeled space became the San Diego Field Office in 1994 and later renamed the Southwest Field Office. Grodzo had been instrumental in getting this job finished with very limited resources, a demanding schedule, and unknown pressures.

in Tucson, Arizona, in the late afternoon of July 21, 2016, Richard Grodzicki passed away. Likely, he did not know that the very next day, a group of his fellow NiS/NCiS retirees were scheduled to visit the office spaces that were so important to him.

On July 22, SAC Gunnar Newquist welcomed his guests, and introduced his management team to the visitors. Thereafter, DSAC Ed Denion and SSA James McMahon led the tour throughout the office spaces other than the SCiF area. We had briefings from many supervisors who covered their disciplines, types of cases and workload. We visited the evidence processing facilities, the CYBER workspaces, the armory, and interrogation spaces equipped with audio and video recording capabilities. We were exposed to new technologies for identifying and lifting latent prints, and for conducting recon, mapping, and crime scene examination (drones). The retirees met and interacted with many active NCiS personnel. it was a wonderful “homecoming” for us made possible through the courtesy of NCiS, and by the long-ago work performed by our late friend, Rich Grodzicki. RiP Grodzo.

Visit to the NCIS Southwest Field OfficeSubmitted by Retired Special Agent Allan Sipe, Chapter President

ARIZONA CHAPTERNo Report

OUTWEST CHAPTERNo Report

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NCISA Challenge Coins & NCIS MemorabiliaSubmitted by Retired Special Agent Mark Politi

After some research and assistance from the membership, we have identified four challenge coin vendors; one of which also has other NCiS memorabilia for sale. Frank’s Engraving (703) 892-6612 - Gray Water Ops (717) 412-1402 - Gull Asso-ciates (860) 434-8214 - and Van’s NCiS Gift items (910) 691-1532 are the four vendors from whom we have received price quotes for the NCiSA challenge coin shown here.

The challenge coin price chart is on the website and may be accessed by navigating to the NCiSA Mall tab and choos-ing the NCiSA Coins and NCiS Memorabilia option from the drop down menu at the top of the website. Once you have navigated to the vendor’s page, each vendor’s website is accessible by clicking on the vendor’s company name.

The Association has already paid the setup fee for Van’s. Each vendor requests that you call and speak directly to a representative to confirm any orders made with their company. Deeper discounts are given with orders that are larger than 100 coins. (See the vendor price chart in the NCiSA Mall page on the web.)

if members are interested in the deeply discounted bulk order prices from any of the vendors, it may be worthwhile to team up with other NCiSA members and consolidate your order. You may also request your local NCiSA Chapter to con-sider this undertaking. The following is provided for your info and consideration:

To be able to purchase coins from a vendor other than Van’s, the vendor’s one-time setup fee must be paid. if there is a 100 coin minimum order that is desired by any member or Chapter, NCiSA will pay the vendor’s setup fee; however, you must first notify the National Officers that you desire to make a bulk order. After the one-time setup fee is paid, members may then order coins according to the particular vendor’s prices.

Members are encouraged to update the National Officers with additional vendors with competitive prices and those will be added to the NCiSA Mall on the website. Vendor information and prices are always subject to change and you are advised to call them directly to confirm all information before ordering. if there are any discrepancies between the prices listed in the NCiSA Mall and what the vendor’s quoted telephone price is, you are kindly requested to let us know so that we can make the necessary edits.

Caveat: All questions regarding any memorabilia offered by individual vendors are to be directed to the vendors. The National Officers will have no role in ordering, receiving payment for, or shipping coins or other items. if desired, indi-vidual Chapters have complete autonomy to transact business with the vendor of their choice on behalf of their Chapter members.

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