National Coast Guard Museum Association Newsletter (Fall 2023)

FALL 2023
WHAT’S INSIDE:
Q&A with Kyle Bernard, Director
of Exhibits and Programs at the
National Coast Guard Museum
A Coast Guard Love Story: Roz
Ridgway reflects her husband’s
love for the Coast Guard
When Leaders Lead the Way:
senior leaders campaign success
STORIES
THAT
MATTER
FALL 2023
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FROM THE PRESIDENT:
OUR WORK CONTINUES
Q&A
As we head into the final days of 2023, I am excited by the incredible progress
we have made together over the past twelve months. We have raised over $10
million in private funds; have initiated the Power Family Challenge, which is seeing
great results with high-level donors; rolled out our Commemorative Paver program;
completed phase 1 construction; and, most recently, awarded the contract for phase
2 construction.
While we celebrate these tremendous steps forward, we must remember that
together our work continues. We have just surpassed 87% of our capital campaign
goal and are working to achieve our $150 million target. We are gearing up
for future programming and educational funding needs as we partner with the
United States Coast Guard on traveling exhibits and installation plans. And we
are developing a business plan to complement the Coast Guard’s operation of the
Museum. We remain focused and motivated!
During a recent meeting with Coast Guard leadership, we agreed that we are not
just building a museum, but we are creating a home for the Coast Guard family.
The Museum will inspire visitors and share the impact that the Coast Guard has had
on our Nation throughout its history. It will be a valuable resource for stimulating
STEM-based educational programming for students. It will transform the historic
New London waterfront for generations to come.
While these will all be incredible achievements, there is something deeper and
more meaningful happening. Today, the home of the Coast Guard is defined by
our individual, and often disparate, experiences; this could be prior units, accession
points, or large commands that we associate as “the epicenter of the Coast Guard.”
However, our hope is that in the future when we talk of our Coast Guard’s home, we
will all point in the same direction—to our National Museum—a place which will
represent the heart and soul of the Service. Together, we are creating this home to
share our stories, host our families, spin a few yarns, and unite more than 300,000
Coast Guard veterans.
CAPT Wes Pulver, USCG (Ret.)
President
National Coast Guard Museum Association
BUILDING
THE
MUSEUM:
INSIDE
AND OUT
The National Coast Guard Museum atrium is
designed to be awe-inspiring from every angle.
Visitors will be captivated by this elegant 5-story
space, which showcases a suspended full-size
Jayhawk helicopter and a rescue swimmer.
And while the suspended Jayhawk will be
impressive to see, it is also equally impressive to
understand the behind-the-scenes preparation
of this helicopter to make it Museum-ready.
Kyle Bernard, Museum Director of Exhibits and
Programs, shares his insights on this special
Museum artifact.
Q:
What model of the helicopter is
going in the atrium, and why was
this equipment selected?
A:
We are installing a Sikorsky MH-60T.
The Jayhawk was selected because it
is the absolute workhorse of the Coast
Guard. These airframes have been in service in
one configuration or another since 1990 and
will continue to be a mainstay of the fl eet for
years to come. It is an iconic representation of
air rescue for the Service.
Q:
Can you share any of the exact
missions or details of this particular
Jayhawk?
A:
We are installing the 6022, and
we are fortunate to have detailed
records on this artifact:
• 8,000 operational aircraft fl ight time
hours
• 9,290 missions
• 8,297 sorties
• 1,447 passengers
• 182 lives assisted
• 165 lives saved
MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter (tail number 6022) that will be suspended in the atrium of the
National Coast Guard Museum. 6022 is currently at the Coast Guard’s Aviation Logistics
Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The helicopter is going through the demilitarization
(DEMIL) process. The DEMIL process involves drastically reducing the weight of the helicopter,
while maintaining its authenticity as much as possible, so it can safely be suspended in the
atrium of the museum.
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Q:
When we go to museums, we
often don’t think about all the
planning and preparation that
happens to restore an artifact and prepare
it for installation. Can you give us a preview
on what you are doing to prepare this
Jayhawk for the National Coast Guard
Museum lobby installation?
National Coast Guard Museum
is working closely with an incredible
A:The
team of people at the Aircraft
Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, North
Carolina, led by Commander Michael Flint,
to prepare CG-6022 for its final home in the
Museum atrium. They have stripped the aircraft
down to its frame, busted corrosion, removed
wiring harnesses, and have worked diligently
to reduce the weight as much as possible.
As this will be suspended from the Museum
lobby, it is critical to reduce the weight load. A
typical fully fueled Jayhawk in the field weighs
about 21,000 pounds. Our plan is to reduce
the weight to approximately 11,000–12,000
pounds for viable installation. Once the tear
down is complete, they will begin to build the
aircraft back up to a “show bird” finish before
being wrapped in plastic and transported 534
miles to the New London waterfront where the
Museum will literally be built around it.
final fun fact that you would like
to share with our readers about this
Q:Any
project?
A:
On a personal note, this is the
second H-60 that I will have put into
a museum. I served in the Navy as
an aviation electronics technician and deployed
in 2011 with two SH-60B. Upon returning from
deployment, one aircraft was destined for
retirement. Our team prepped and painted the
aircraft, and it was inducted into the National
Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida,
where it is still a popular exhibit. I’m honored to
be doing a similar restoration and installation
for the National Coast Guard Museum. Many
lives have been saved with these birds, and they
are an important part of Coast Guard history.
MONEYWISE
BY: MICHAEL J. FISETTE, CFP ®
PRESIDENT, FISETTE & KIM FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC, CWO4, USCG (RET.)
It’s hard to imagine what my life would have been had I not joined the Coast Guard. I’m guessing the alternative would
not light a candle to what my life actually turned into. So many people go through life in the same place they were born,
with limited opportunities and experiences. Joining the Coast Guard changed that for me—provided an education,
opportunities, friendships, and experiences I’ve shared with my family that I never dreamed existed. Echoing the words
of retired Coast Guard Captain Fred Herzberg, “Everything I have in my life, I owe to the Coast Guard.” I would argue
that applies to the vast majority of my fellow retirees and their families.
The National Coast Guard Museum Association is the nonprofit organization building and funding the National Coast
Guard Museum. As it nears its goal to raise $50 million in private donations, it needs our collective help to cross that finish
line. There are many ways to support the Museum Association and help them reach their capital campaign fundraising goal.
• A tax-deductible contribution of cash.
• A qualified charitable contribution directly from an IRA (if you’re at last 70-½ years old).
• A gift of appreciated stock. (This is my favorite idea, as you get the full deduction for the value of your
contribution and avoid having to pay tax on the gain.)
THE CHOICE
IS CLEAR:
GIVE A SMARTER
GIFT TODAY
• Purchase a commemorative paver, either 4”x8” ($1,000) or 8”x8” ($1,790) which is 100% tax
deductible; Name the National Coast Guard Museum as an account beneficiary, or leave a bequest
in your will. The Museum Association has partnered with FreeWill which also gives you a wonderful
will service, free of charge.
However you decide to donate, large or small, now or through future estate planning, I ardently believe we all
have an obligation to contribute to this historic museum, and honor all the great Coast Guard members who
have carried on the tradition since 1790.
Now more than ever, donors are giving smarter, tax-savvy gifts that not only support
our work to build a national museum, but also support their own financial goals. Gifts
from non-cash assets, such as IRAs and stock portfolios can make a powerful impact
on the future of the National Coast Guard Museum. Thanks to our partnership with
FreeWill, you can give and help us maintain accurate records of the gifts you make,
reducing overhead, and making sure your generosity goes further.
Give smarter today by scanning the QR code or visit:
www.freewill.com/smartgiving/ncgma
If you have any questions on tax-advantaged ways of giving, please give me a call at 425-260-0758, or e-mail me
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A COAST GUARD
LOVE STORY
It’s a story that began in 1976 in Tokyo,
Japan. Rozanne “Roz” Lejeanne Ridgway
and Ted Deming met as professionals in the
final quarter of their careers. Roz was serving
as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for
Oceans and Fisheries, and Ted was a Coast
Guard Advisor to the Department of State
and to several U.S. delegations negotiating
international agreements concerning
fisheries and maritime matters. In Tokyo, they
collaborated on complicated, and oftentimes
difficult, negotiations regarding Japanese
rights off the U.S. Coastlines.
During one particular negotiation process,
the U.S. delegation was invited to Tokyo by
the Japanese Fishing Agency for a formal
evening of entertainment at a geisha house.
As described by Roz, “It was a lovely evening
at the geisha house, with a lot of foods that
many of us had never seen. Let’s just say we
needed to be culturally adventurous!” As
the evening progressed, the delegation was
stunned by the serving of a bright green soup.
Although hopeful that everyone would keep
their eyes down and not disrupt the formal
ceremony, Roz was amused by the outburst
at the end of the table: “What makes this so
green?”
According to Roz, this is the moment that
Ted caught her eye, and for the entirety of
their marriage, “What makes this so green”
became a favorite insider joke.
FOR HIS LOVE OF THE
COAST GUARD
When Ted passed away in June 2022, it
was a simple decision for Roz to honor his
legacy and love of the Coast Guard with a
gift to the National Coast Guard Museum.
Just as he would do anything for the Service,
Roz is eager to do all she can to support
the Museum and is honored to become the
matching gift donor for the 2023 year-end
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PEOPLE WOULD BE SHOCKED
TO LEARN THAT TED SERVED
ALONGSIDE THE ARMY IN VIETNAM.
THAT’S THE COAST GUARD STORY
THAT NEEDS TO BE TOLD.
appeal. “The Coast Guard meant so very
much to Ted. This gift will honor him and all
who served with him.”
Roz, who served 32 years with the State
Department, held several posts, including
ambassador to Finland and to East Germany
and finished her career as Assistant Secretary
of State for European and Canadian Affairs.
She has been an American foreign policy
leader since the Richard Nixon administration
and has acted as an international negotiator
on behalf of the United States.
As a career foreign service officer, Roz
deeply believes that the American public
does not appreciate the service scope of the
Coast Guard. She explains, “They have no
idea that we have ships in the Persian Gulf.
They have no idea of the work that happens
to make sure that our economic resources are
protected or the many lives that are routinely
saved when migrant boats fail.”
HONORING HIS SERVICE
Captain Theodore “Ted” Deming served 30
years in the U.S. Coast Guard, including
duty in Vietnam in 1967-1968. He served
as a Coast Guard advisor to the U.S. Army in
Vietnam and officer-in-charge of the Coast
Guard Explosives Loading Detachment at
Cam Ranh Bay. Roz adds, “People would be
shocked to learn that Ted served alongside
the Army in Vietnam. That’s the Coast
Guard story that needs to be told.” Ted was
awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious
achievement in ground operations against
hostile forces.
His assignments in Coast Guard headquarters
included: Chief, Maritime Law Enforcement
Branch, Office of Operations; Special Assistant
to the Chief of Staff (and then to the Chief), Office
of Command, Control and Communications,
and in 1984 he inaugurated the Coast Guard
Intelligence Coordination Center and served as
its first Commanding Officer.
The captain’s medals and awards include the
Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal
(5 awards), the Coast Guard Commendation
Medal (2 awards), and the Army Meritorious
Unit Commendation.
PROTECTING THE
NATION
Through generous philanthropic support of
the National Coast Guard Museum, Roz is
able to not only honor her husband, but also
it is her hope that she will contribute to the
education and attraction of young people
to consider the Coast Guard as a rewarding
career. She believes passionately that the
Coast Guard plays a vital role in U.S. national
security, and the Museum will be an important
way to share this story with the public. “The
American public needs to have a stronger
understanding of how the Coast Guard
supports national security objectives. They
protect the waterways, they save people, and
we need to honor, support, and appreciate
their role in U.S. history.”
Honor and duty to serve have driven both
their illustrious careers, and today the
generous support of the National Coast
Guard Museum in Ted’s honor is another
example of their support for the U.S. Coast
Guard and all that it means to our Nation.
“Ted loved the Coast Guard! He just loved
it!” declares Roz.
the
NATIONAL COAST GUARD MUSEUM'S
MATCHING CHALLENGE
DOUBLE YOUR
IMPACT
$100,000 Matching Gift Challenge
Rozanne “Roz” Lejeanne Ridgway has stepped
forward with a Matching Gift Challenge in
honor of her late husband, retired United States
Coast Guard Captain Theodore "Ted" Ernest
Deming. Roz recognizes the importance of a
national museum to share the diverse missions
of the Coast Guard—a place that will represent
all Coast Guard workforces, from the Service’s
inception to its modern-day iteration —and their
contributions to mission success.
Roz will match the gifts from supporters like you
between now and the year's end, up to a total
of $100,000! Make your contribution
today to ensure your gift will be
doubled in value!
HONOR
ENGAGE
EDUCATE
INSPIRE
VISIT:
coastguardmuseum.org/donate
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WHEN LEADERS
LEAD THE WAY
COAST GUARD SENIOR
LEADERS SUPPORT MUSEUM
WITH $1.790 MILLION
The Senior Leaders Campaign concluded
on August 4, 2023, with a total of
$1.790 million in gifts and pledges
to the National Coast Guard Museum
Association. With more than 175 contributors
from the Flag Corps and Senior Executive
Service, our senior leaders easily surpassed
the campaign challenge goal of $1 million,
and together have made a tremendous
impact with their inspiring and meaningful
contributions. President of the National Coast
Guard Museum Association CAPT Wes Pulver,
USCG (Ret.) expressed his gratitude, “With this
Campaign, our Service leadership, past and
present, have shown us that they believe in the
museum, they publicly support this project, and
they are challenging the entire workforce to be
part of this remarkable legacy initiative.”
The successful conclusion of the Senior Leaders
Campaign is a signifi cant milestone for the
Museum Association as it nears the $150
million capital campaign goal. While the
work to build the museum is far from finished,
our Director of Development Craig Schroeder
adds, “Our capital goal is now in our sights.
The decisive support from current and past
Coast Guard leadership sends a strong
message to further leverage the tremendous
support we are seeing from individuals,
foundations, and corporations.”
Top contributors to this campaign will be
included on a specialized plaque in the
Museum, and the campaign itself will be listed
on the wall of philanthropy. Additionally,
retired Admiral James M. Loy, 21st
commandant of United States Coast Guard,
indicated the group’s naming committee
unanimously selected the “Paratus Passage”
as their dedicated naming opportunity
within the museum. The Paratus Passage will
be a Service-themed entryway linking the
pedestrian bridge to the museum and, for
many visitors, their Coast Guard experience
will begin here. Large vignettes showcasing
a historical Coast Guard timeline will line the
walls, spanning the Service’s Revenue Marine
origins to the iconic modern-day Service that
is globally recognized today. Here visitors
will connect the Coast Guard ethos, distinct
from other Services, as both a military and
humanitarian operation.
Admiral Loy explained, “Having served
in senior and executive service roles, we
understand that the value of leadership
extends beyond the immediate bounds of
the Service. This museum will celebrate the
history of the Coast Guard and its service
members, and it will highlight their impact and
the signifi cance of their duty to our Nation.”
BRAVO ZULU
Senior Leaders Campaign
Recognition Plaque
ADM Thad W. Allen
ADM Linda L. Fagan
ADM James S. & Mrs. Dorcas
“Randy” Gracey
ADM J. William & Mrs. Valerie Kime
ADM Robert & Mrs. Patricia Kramek
ADM James M. Loy
ADM & Mrs. Charles W. Ray
ADM Karl L. & Mrs. Dawn Schultz
ADM Paul A. Yost Jr.
VADM Tom & Sheila Barrett
VADM & Mrs. Arnold B. Beran
VADM Sally Brice-O'Hara
VADM & Mrs. Manson K. Brown
VADM Scott & Kimberly Buschman
VADM & Mrs. James Card
VADM Vivien S. Crea
VADM John P. & Mrs. Mary Jane
Currier
VADM Harvey Johnson
VADM Timothy W. Josiah
VADM Michael McAllister
VADM Peter V. Neffenger
VADM D. Brian Peterman
VADM Robert I. Price
VADM Ray & Robin Riutta
VADM Brian M. Salerno
VADM Howard B. Thorsen
VADM & Mrs. Kent H. Williams
RADM E. Boyd Acklin Jr.
RADM Fred L. Ames
RADM Meredith I. Austin
RADM Edward & Mrs. Anne Barrett
RADM William Baumgartner
RADM David S. Belz
RADM Erroll M. Brown
RADM Paul & Cathy Busick
RADM James & Mrs. Lea Carmichael
RADM John E. Crowley Jr.
RADM Steven & Shari Day
RADM Megan Dean
RADM Clifford F. DeWolf
RADM John N. Faigle
RADM Tom & Jan Gilmour
RADM Larry Hereth
Jeff & Kathy High
Mr. Robert S. Horowitz
RADM Mary E. & CAPT Mark H.
Landry
RADM & Mrs. Richard M. Larrabee
RADM William P. Leahy Jr.
RADM Alfred P. Manning Jr.
RADM & Mrs. Bob Merrilees
RADM Edward & Mrs. Joyce Nelson Jr.
RADM Robert C. & Ms. Sharon S.
North
RADM Joanna M. (Collins) Nunan
RADM James C. Olson
RADM Gordon G. Piche
RADM Ronald M. Polant
RADM Ronald J. Rabago
RADM J. Timothy & Mrs. Miriam
Riker
RADM & Mrs. Peter Rots
RADM Rich & Jaime Schneider
RADM Joseph & Mrs. Adell Servidio
RADM & Mrs. Ronald F. Silva
RADM Duncan C. Smith III
Walter R. Somerville, Jr.
RADM Bernie Thompson
RADM John T. Tozzi
RADM James W. & Mrs. Katherine A.
Underwood
RADM Ralph D. Utley
RADM James C. Van Sice
RADM Kenneth & Mrs. Katina Venuto
RADM Paul E. & Mrs. Marjorie
Versaw
RADM Joseph Vorbach
RADM Sidney A. Wallace
RADM James A. Watson
RADM Joel R. Whitehead
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SEMPER PARATUS
TO SEE A FULL LIST OF ALL SENIOR LEADERS CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTORS, VISIT:
coastguardmuseum.org/flagses-donors-to-date
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