This was the 27th years of your loss Jason. We will never forget all that you brought in to our lives. You were well on your way to becoming an astronaut when you were lost on an F/A-18 mission during Operation Southern Watch. Three more of your brothers followed your lead and went to the USNA as well. Love you, Mom & Dad

Capt. & Mrs. JC Smith USB Class of 1953

Commander William Barker Cushing. Thank you for your service.

Capt. & Mrs. JC Smith USB Class of 1953

Captain Joseph C. Smith US Navy Ret

In memory of Pete Riester '81 USNA

Mark Adamshick '81 USNA. In our hearts always.

In memory of Bill Girrier '78 USNA.

Thank you for your service.

Lt John Rudolph Carpenter. Merry Christmas in Heaven Jack. Beloved son, brother, father, uncle and friend. Hug dad for all of us and know how very much you are loved and missed every day. John (Jack) Rudolph Carpenter died on April 4, 2019 at his home in Annapolis, Maryland surrounded by his loving family. John was born on August 19, 1956 at Brooke Army Medical Hospital at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX to then 2nd Lieutenant and Mrs. John A. Carpenter. As the son of a career USAF officer, he spent his youth living in Texas, Hawaii, New Jersey, Arizona, California, and Virginia. John was an Eagle Scout and was always adventurous – he loved spending time outdoors in the wilderness and was a member of the Varsity Water Polo and Varsity Swimming teams in high school. Always happiest when near the sea or sailing open waters, John was honored to be selected as a midshipman and entered the Naval Academy in the summer of 1974. He was a proud member of the USNA Class of 1978 – 29th Company. Following graduation with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Oceanography, John reported to Turner Joy (DD-951), where he was anti-submarine warfare officer, combat information center officer, naval gunfire support officer and ship intelligence officer; and was a plankowner of Ticonderoga (CG-47), where he was main propulsion assistant/engineer. His decorations include the National Defense Medal, Sharpshooter Ribbon and Surface Warfare insignia. Following his Navy career, John joined Raytheon in Portsmouth, RI as a Systems Engineer where he oversaw development of MK-48 Advanced Capability (AdCap) torpedo software for submarine fired torpedoes. After Raytheon, John served 10 years in the U.S. Merchant Marines with a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine License – Second Mate Unlimited Tonnage; All oceans/Captain of 1600 ton. John founded two Veteran-owned small businesses that are still in operation: Maine Labpack Inc. (1997) and MLi Environmental (2005) both specializing in hazard

The Man, the myth, the legend - American Patriot Col. John A. Carpenter USAF. Dad, wish we could be in San Antonio to personally place this wreath on your grave. As a Wreaths Across America volunteer is reading out your name and placing the wreath on your gravesite on our behalf, we will be honoring you by volunteering at Arlington National Cemetery for families that can't make it here and reading their loved ones names out and placing the wreaths on their behalf. Thank you for your service to our Nation and instilling in us the same love, honor and pride for God, Family, and Country. I know you will be watching over us as Jessica and Meadow carry on the traditions.

In loving memory and thanks to Warren DeFazio for his many years of service in the United States Air Force.

In loving memory of CDR and Mrs. Robert Kinnaird Caldwell, USNA 58'

In memory of Verne Knarr US Army