Where are They Now?

	Dallas Batchelor FT2(SS) Dallas earned a PhD in Plant Pathology. At last contact he was considering a working for the Smithsonian Institute.

	Jerry Bowman RM2(SS) Jerry Bowman lives in Dalton Ga. He manages a Cable TV Company

	A. DeWayne Catron IC1(SS) A. DeWayne Catron was aboard the Atule in 1963. He left the Atule for the USS Alexander Hamilton SSBN 617. He finished his Navy career aboard the USS Sennet SS-408. After his Naval career, he attended the University of Houston where DeWayne earned a Degree in Physics. DeWayne currently works for the Caterpillar Company as Manager of Purchasing and Quality for Solar Gas Turbines.

	BC Cline EN2(SS) BC Cline was on the Atule From Jul-62 to Aug-64. He was a MM@(SS). He worked for the State Prison System at Huntsville as the Supervisor of Maintenance. BC is now retired and living outside Jasper, Texas.

	Glenn "Catfish" Delafield STS2(SS) (Center) Glenn served on the Atule from December 1963 to September 1966 as a Sonarman. He was onboard during the Unitas Cruise to South America. After his Naval Career, Glenn returned to his native home of Baton Rouge where he entered college at LSU. Glenn became a teacher/coach. He taught at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Glenn also served as Assistant Principal and Principal at the Middle School levels. He will be retiring in June 2000. Glenn is married and has 4 children.

	John "Steamboat" Fulton TM2(SS) John served on the Atule from August 1962 to June 1964 as a Torpedoman. He came from the surface craft Navy. John entered Sub School in 1962. He reported aboard the Atule just prior to the Cuban Missile Crises. After the "Crises", the Atule operated in the Caribbean waters and operated with Sonar training at Key West. John was transferred to the Grenadier until his discharged from the Navy in September 1964. He entered college and graduated from Northern Michigan University in 1970. John works for the US Forestry Service as a Wildlife Biologist. His hobbies are raising horses and Civil War "re-enacting" in a Confederate Cavalry Unit.

	Gary Greene EN2(SS) Gary Greene lives in Seattle and works for Boeing Aircraft.

	Larry D. Huber, EN3(SS) Larry D. Huber, photo circa 1972, Lima (Ohio) Fire Department, firefighter retired. Now works for Ohio State Department of Corrections as prison guard, in Lima OH. Assigned SS-403 Atule, Jan 65 - 11 Nov 66, EN-5, nickname on the boat was "Hummer".

	Glenn "Erik" Keiffer FT2(SS) Glenn came to the Atule from USS James Madison (SSBN-627) in 1967. He was on board for a Gitmo Run and for a trip to Fort Lauderdale, Florida for sound tests. This consisted of sailing many times passed sound buoys to determine sound problems. This turned out to be very good liberty for both of us. (but that's another story) I knew Glenn as "Erik" (a nickname a very good friend gave him) Erik and I rode motorcycles all over Florida and South Carolina. He was sent to Charleston to await orders for the Rayburn. I asked for the Trigger at Charleston and believe it or not, I got what I asked for. Erik and I rode bikes and chased the wind until I received orders to Viet Nam. Erik was a good friend. Glenn decided to depart the Navy and was discharged in October 1968. Glenn has settled at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and works for the City of Pittsburgh as a Fireman. Glenn retired in 2001.

	David E. Lavalle, QM2(SS) David E. Lavalle served on the Atule during 1951-1954 time period as a QM2(SS). David is a well known author of 4 books: "Gray Lady Down", "Glimpse of Reality", "Men and Women", "Of Sex and other Mythologies."

	Thomas E. Morgan I served aboard Atule from September, 1967, to September, 1969, when I left it in the yards at Philly for decommissioning and was transferred to a new construction fast attack in Portsmouth, NH. I was a Torpedoman and moved up from TMSN to TM2 (SS) over the course of my tour on Atule. I was released from duty in October, 1970, at the Charleston shipyards. Since that time I have finished my education, married, and reared two children who are both in university in the U.S. The greatest change came for me when I was a senior in college and was confronted with a challenge from a classmate to examine the claims of Jesus Christ for my life. At the age of 24 I became a Christian and a couple of years later went to seminary and have been in the ministry since that time. My wife and I are missionaries with an Independent Baptist agency and have lived in Italy, Arizona and currently we live in a suburb of Melbourne, Australia, where I am teaching in a college and working in a ministry establishing new churches.

	Dick Morris ET2(SS) (Far Right) Dick Morris lives is Columbus, Ohio. Dick graduated from college with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Dick and his wife have two sons, both attending Ohio State University. Dick's teaches gifted children.

	Russell Smith, FTG3(SS) I was a reservist who served aboard the Atule from spring of 66 to the summer of 67. My daughter just went on line with a new computer and we looked up the Atule on the internet and there you were. A face I recognized immediately. It was wonderful to see some of the faces that I remember. The pictures of the ship were great and the history brought back many memories. I may have some old pictures myself. I will have to look.

	Dennis Turner IC2(SS) IC2(SS) Dennis Turner (nearest in photo) was on the Atule 63-65. Denny left the Atule for UDT/SEAL training. He graduated from BUD/S in April 1966. Denny was killed during a diving accident.

	Gary L. Walker EM2(SS) I was an EM2(SS) on the Atule from 1964 to 1967. I left the Atule for the USS Trigger SS-564. The Trigger was in the yards at Charleston. After 6 months, I received orders for Viet Nam. I was assigned to the Armed Forces Police in DaNang. After Viet Nam, I was transferred to shore duty at NavSta Pearl. My duty assignment was that of Lead Electrician to Water Transportation, Ford Island. We were responsible for the Harbor Patrol Boats, the boats that ran back and forth from NavSta and Ford Island, the Ferryboats that go to Ford Island, and the boats that take tourist out to the Arizona Memorial. I had been told, from many tourist, that a "strange'" sense of calmness comes over you when you stepped onto the Memorial. Many evenings I would go to the Memorial to lower the colors and I would stay longer than needed. I found that no matter what was on my mind, I would always come back feeling better. I left the Navy in 1972. I join the Air Force Reserves in 1980. I served the Air Force as a Flight Engineer on C-141's and C-5's. My last military hurrah was during Desert Shield/Desert /Storm. I was again on active duty for another year. I finally retired from the Air Force in 1992. I am married. We have 7 boys and one girl, and 9 grandchildren. I am still working for the government as Civilian Supervisor at Travis AFB, Ca.

	William "Bill" Windle TM2(SS) Bill Windle lives the San Mateo, Ca., where he works as a juvenile officer.