JASON K. SKUBI, LTJG, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

LTjg Jason Skubi, USN '87 was lost on June 22, 1990 when the CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter he was piloting crashed off the coast of Virginia. He and his crew, members of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HC) 8, were flying from Norfolk Naval Air Station to USS Detroit (AOE 4).

A native of Sandpoint, Idaho, in high school he was a member of the National Honor Society, the soccer team, and ski club.

Jason was survived by his wife, the former Kelly Walter, and his parents.

To Honor! ⚓

https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php/JASON_K._SKUBI,_LTJG,_USN

MARK D. HAMILTON, LT, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

LT Mark Hamilton, USN '87 was lost on March 21, 1991 when the P-3C Orion he was aboard collided with another about 60 miles southeast of San Diego. All twenty-seven men aboard both aircraft were killed; they were members of Patrol Squadron (VP) 50, Naval Air Station Moffett Field, California.

A native of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, he majored in aerospace engineering at the Naval Academy -- and also minored in English. He was the lightweight crew team captain as a 1/c.

He earned his naval aviator wings on February 7, 1989 at Mather Air Force Base, California. He had been with VP-50 since September 1989 and deployed once to the Philippines.

Mark was survived by Thomas and Janet Hamilton; his brother, Paul D. Hamilton, Captain, USAF; sister Anne (Jeff) Raskiewicz; and special friend Lt. Janet M. Walters, USN.

To Honor! ⚓

https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php/MARK_D._HAMILTON,_LT,_USN

NED W. METCALF, JR., LT, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

LT Ned Metcalf, Jr., USN ‘87 was lost on March 21, 1991 when the P-3C Orion he was aboard collided with another about 60 miles southeast of San Diego. All twenty-seven men aboard both aircraft were killed.

His high school yearbook and the Lucky Bag both mention his desire to fly. After his loss: "He always wanted to fly," his aunt said. "That's all he ever wanted to do."

Ned was survived by his fiancé and mother.

To Honor! ⚓

https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php/NED_W._METCALF,_JR.,_LT,_USN

WILLIAM R. MUSCHA, LCDR, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

LCDR William Muscha, USN '87 was lost on May 8, 2002 when the T-39 training aircraft he was aboard crashed into the Gulf of Mexico, likely after colliding with another. William was an instructor. Six other men were killed, including John Wilt '00.

William's plebe roommate remembered, "He came from Fargo with his violin case and a dream to be a Navy pilot. He was a great American who was taken from us way too soon."

In the Lucky Bag: "After graduation, Bill will put his aero ability to work as an NFO, and hopefully land in the space program. When I reminisce about "my Academy days," the first person who will come to mind will be my friend and roommate, Bill Muscha. I don't think I'll ever forget Bill's warm, friendly, often mischievous grin, and his loyal friendship during the glory years of 7th Company. Thanks for everything, Bill!"

William was survived by his wife, their six children, his parents, and his sister.

To Honor! ⚓

https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php/WILLIAM_R._MUSCHA,_LCDR,_USN