Fort Schuyler Magazine Fall 2020

CLASS NOTES

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’ 83 John Valvo’83 encounters his nephew Jack Clougher ’24 during a visit to Fort Schuyler in September.

Richard Ohlsen ‘90 has been appointed as the Nuclear Material Management Group Manager for the Radiological

Control Division at Brookhaven National Lab.

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George R. Gacser ’87 retired in April 2020 from Pepco Holdings Inc. after 30 years in leadership positions within

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1994 Congratulations to Kevin Carroll ‘94, ‘07 MS, USCG Ret. on his new post retirement private sector

Operations, Emergency Management and Corporate Security. After graduating and moving to Washington, D.C. for his first job with JJMA, he will be relocating to Bucks Co., PA where he hopes to connect with fellow alumni in the area.

appointment with Dominion Energy.

CAPTAIN ERNEST J. FINK ’75 Received Award for Notable Service to U.S. Coast Guard

Captain Ernest J. Fink ‘75, Dean of the School of Maritime Education and Training, was awarded a Public Service Commendation from the United States Coast Guard on September 15, 2020. The prestigious award, which may be issued to any member of the public, was awarded to Capt. Fink, a member of the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC) in recognition of his service. Capt. Fink, a MERPAC member since 2016, provided expertise and offered recommendations related to the training qualifications, certification, documentation and fitness standards of merchant marine personnel. “I am honored to receive this award, and fortunate for the opportunity to provide a service and perspective that benefits the Coast Guard and the state maritime academies,” stated Capt. Fink. MERPAC was originally formed in 1992, consists of 19 members and acts solely in an advisory capacity to the Secretary of Homeland Security though the Commandant of the Coast Guard on matters relating to personnel in the U.S. Merchant Marine. Capt. Fink, one of six marine educators on the Committee, represents the state maritime academies.

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