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At random: "Submariners are a bunch of intelligent misfits that somehow seem to get along, understand each other and work well together.” -- Red Hanley who overheard a skimmer officer say this while talking to a non-navy type

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KUHN Edwin Allan, CAPT, USN, Ret., 91, died on April 14, 2021, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. His home was in McLean, Virginia. Predeceased by his loving wife of 58 years, Doris S. Kuhn ("Scotty"), and survived by his two sons, Edwin A. Kuhn Jr. (Lynda) and Douglas S. Kuhn, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He will be fondly remembered for his love of family and many contributions to his community and country. He grew up in Cleveland during World War II, was a Boy Scout Junior Assistant Scoutmaster and led hiking and camping trips; he also had various part-time jobs, including testing glass samples for General Electric Co., and as a dental lab assistant. In 1947, he received a Navy Scholarship to the University of Illinois. In 1951, with a B.S. in Industrial Administration, he was commissioned as an Ensign. After two years of Korean War service on a destroyer, USS Richard B. Anderson (DD 786), including combat operations in North Korea's Wonsan Harbor, he volunteered for submarines, and served for three years on USS Volador (SS-490), including a Far East deployment. This was followed by assignments as Assistant Material Officer on the staff of the Commander Submarine Force, Pacific and at the Bureau of Naval Personnel in Washington, DC. During the latter, he was assigned additional duty as a White House Social Aide to President and Mrs. Eisenhower. Notable visitors that he assisted included Winston Churchill and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, whose daughter he personally escorted (by limo) from the White House to Blair House. He then was executive officer of USS Sea Fox (SS-402), which included a Far East deployment, followed by attendance at the Naval War College. He commanded the USS Croaker (SS-246) when it received the "E" for Excellence award and, during a deployment, was described as "The Tiger of the Mediterranean" in a message from the fleet commander. Subsequently, he served as Personal Aide and Assistant for JCS Matters to the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Plans and Policy; War Plans Officer for the Atlantic submarine force; and in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, where his area responsibilities included Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, for which he was awarded the Legion of Merit. In 1966, he received a Master of International Affairs from George Washington University. During the 1973 oil embargo crisis, he was loaned by the Navy to the Secretary of the Interior and helped establish the Federal Energy Administration that later became The Department of Energy. He served in senior management positions, including Associate Assistant Administrator for Energy Conversion. As a director of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), he strongly advocated standards for renewable energy equipment, and he also chaired the Supervisory Committee of the Navy Federal Credit Union, retiring from the Navy in 1974. In 1977, he became Director and subsequently Vice President for Governmental Affairs for Northwest Alaskan Pipeline Company, the operating partner of major oil and gas companies undertaking gas pipeline construction in the arctic. A key responsibility he had was obtaining a right-of-way on 745 miles of Federal lands in Alaska, which was granted in 1980. Since 1969, Al and Scotty lived in McLean, VA, and each was involved in community activities. He was active in the American Legion (Legion), and from 2002-2005 was Commander of Post 18, meeting at Ft. McNair. At two separate times, he was elected president of the Evermay Community Association, the latest being 2004-2006. He led successful negotiations with a large private school that wanted to increase enrollment and whose only road access was through Evermay, which resulted in a formal agreement to require student busing. He authored History of the Evermay Community, April 2007, published in an anthology of local histories by the McLean Citizens Association and the McLean Historical Society. In 2015, they moved to independent living at the Vinson Hall Retirement Community in McLean, and he arranged for the Legion to provide residents there with distinguished luncheon speakers. Inurnment will be at the Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation, 6251 Old Dominion Drive, McLean VA 22101.Inurnment will be at the Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation, 6251 Old Dominion Drive, McLean VA 22101. Published in The Washington Post on Apr. 16, 2021.

MILLER, Jim, 79, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City, following several years of declining health. Jim was born May 28, 1941, in Rowan County, to the late Donald and Myrtle McLain Miller. He graduated from Scotts School. Jim served in the U.S. Navy aboard a nuclear powered submarine for six years, as a Nuclear Machinist Mate. He attended and graduated from Mitchell College. In 1972, Jim joined the U.S. Marine Corps., where he served for 19 years. It was in the Marines that he earned the Distinguished Shooter Award. He was a member of the Monticello Baptist Church, as well as the Masonic Lodge in Quantico, Va., including the Scottish Rite. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth C. Miller; son, Billy Miller and wife, Angie, of Beaufort; grandchildren, Warren Miller and wife, Ashley, Broghan and Skye; great-grandson, Lochlan Miller; sister, Sue Johnson and husband, James, of Statesville; along with many other family and friends. A celebration of life honoring Jim will be held Saturday, April 17, at 3 p.m., at Monticello Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Bobby Henderson officiating. Memorials made in honor of Jim may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Published by Statesville Record & Landmark on Apr. 16, 2021.

PUCKETT, Jeremy Allen, , 44, of Kingston, Tennessee, died on April 1, 2021 at home surrounded by his family after a short but valiant battle with cancer. Jeremy is a U.S. Navy veteran. He served on fast-attack submarines from 1999 to 2007, achieving the rank of Petty Officer First Class. Since leaving the Navy, he was employed by TVA at The Watts Bar Nuclear Plant as a Unit Operator. Jeremy was always up for an adventure. His grandest adventure was the full, rich life he lived with his wife and kids. He enjoyed their many adventures from remodeling houses to jumping off the cliffs of Galway in Ireland. He had an infectious grin that invited you to participate in his adventures. Jeremy loved to build things and could often be found with sawdust in his hair and a tool in his hand. He enjoyed building furniture to beautify the home he and his wife, Kristy, created. He also made many pieces to give to other people. One of his great joys was creating memories with his boys while building some practical item, or impractical as the case may be. Jeremy will also be remembered for his love of baseball. He inherited his love and talent for the sport from both his maternal grandfather and his father. After playing baseball for 20 years, Jeremy passed his love and knowledge of baseball to his boys. He coached them and many other players throughout his life. Jeremy is survived by his wife of 21 years, Kristy and his sons Jackson, 17, and Carter, 15. He is also survived by his parents, Robert and Fran Puckett, his sister and brother-in-law, Melanie and Allen Townsend, as well as extended family and numerous friends. In honor of Jeremy's passion for helping people, a scholarship in his name will be established through the Roane County Schools Education Foundation for the benefit of students at Roane County High School. The family requests donations be sent to the scholarship in lieu of flowers. Donations can be mailed to the Roane County Schools Education Foundation, 105 Bluff Road, Kingston, TN 37763. Please note "Puckett Scholarship" in the memo. Donations will also be accepted through PayPal to puckettscholarship@gmailcom. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 1, at 11 a.m. at Southwest Baptist Church in Kingston, TN. Because this is a celebration of Jeremy's life, the family would prefer no funeral attire. Online register book can be signed at www.FrakerFuneralHome.net. Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston in charge of all the arrangements. Published in Roane County News Apr. 16, 2021.

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