ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 27, 2008) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) steams in the Atlantic Ocean. Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 are conducting a tailored ship's training availability and final evaluation problem. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael D. Cole (Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 24, 2008) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Fist of the Fleet" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 awaits launch off catapult two on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Reagan and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 are conducting routine carrier operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chelsea Kennedy (Released)

A couple of years ago CAPT Dan Rainey called the Foundation and wanted to start a Scholarship in Memoriam for Navy Wives… (We have funded the scholarship over the past two years and will fund it this year) The founders group expanded and the donations continue to grow. The Scholarship is approaching the mid point in becoming a Perpetual Scholarship ($40,000). If you or any one you know would like to make a contribution in memory or honor of a great Naval Aviator’s Wife please, contribute and join this group and the most worthy of causes please earmark the donations both on line and by check.

In memory of dedicated wives who have departed the pattern before their spouses.

Founded by:

• Dan Rainey; In Memory of Georgia Rainey
  
• Jay Yakeley; In Memory of Cathy Yakeley
  
• Gil Rud; In Memory of Barbara Rud
  
• Phil Anselmo; In Memory of Arlene Anselmo
  

These wonderful ladies stayed home and minded the front while their husbands were off on deployment, and training work ups. They raised the kids, held support groups together and other feats of leadership, and did it superbly, at home allowing their husbands to perform duties knowing that families were in good hands. Mentors to the wives of today who continue to support their aviators and their careers. Examples they set will forever rest in our memory and the Founders of this scholarship are pleased to make this award in their memory.

You may also remember Don Huene started a perpetual scholarship last year at the Reno Reunion.

Sponsored by LCDR Donald R. Huene MC USNR

This scholarship is awarded in honor of the sacrifice, dedication, and devotion of all Navy wives and in memory of former Navy wife Annette S. Huene, who passed away 27 April 2007.