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United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps
NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES and THE CADET CORPS
Since its founding in 1902 with the support of President Theodore Roosevelt the Navy
League of the United States has provided a powerful voice for a stronger sea service to
Congress and to the American People. The Navy League has grown to become the
foremost citizens' organization to serve, support, and stand with all the U.S. sea services
-- the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and the U.S. flag Merchant Marine.
1958
The Department of the Navy requested the Navy League of the United
States to establish a program for American youth. The Navy League
agreed to do so and formally established the Naval Sea Cadet Corps
(NSCC) and Navy League Cadet Corps (NLCC) in 1958. Recognizing the importance
and benefits of the NSCC, Congress on September 10, 1962 federally
incorporated the Naval Sea Cadet Corps under Public Law 87-655
(36 USC 1541).
The Post-Crescent (Appleton WI) on 25 December 2001 printed an article:
―NAVAL SEA CADETS CORPS COMMISSIONS NEW UNIT”. VADM James H. Flatley Jr. Division
of United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps, Green Bay, Wisconsin.

United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps
VADM James H. Flatley Jr. Division
LTJG Stephen Mann, NSCC, Commanding Officer
Navy Operational Support Center, Green Bay, WI
LCDR KAREN MUNTEAN, USN, COMMANDING OFFICER, NOSC
VADM JAMES H. FLATLEY JR. DIVISION HISTORY
PART I
VADM JAMES H. FLATLEY JR.
VADM James H. Flatley Jr. was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin
on June 17, 1906 and gradu- ated from St. Norbert College
in Green Bay. He joined the Navy graduating from the U.S.
Naval Academy in 1929. He re- ceived his Navy Gold Aviator
wings in 1931. VADM Flatley Jr. was a World War II ACE and
as the executive officer of Fighter Squadron VF- 42 he
took part in the Battle of the Coral Sea in May 1942. For
actions during the battle he was awarded the ―Navy Cross‖ for extraordinary heroism
and conspicuous courage. He passed away in 1958 at the age of 52.
After the Battle of the Coral Sea he was sent to the U.S. to become the commanding
officer of VF-10 (fighter squadron 10) - the Grim Reapers and he became known as
―Reaper Leader‖. He never flew in combat after August 31,1943.
Commands held: Commanding Officer VF -10, Commander Air Group 5 (CAG) USS
YORKTOWN (CV-10) and Commanding Officer of USS BLOCK ISLAND an Escort Carrier
(CV-106) & USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN (CV-39).
During his Naval Career he was awarded the following: Navy Cross, two Distin-
guished Flying Crosses for heroism, Bronze Star, Distinguished Service Medal, and a
Presidential Unit Citation.

Lt. James H. Flatley Jr. married Dottie McMurray (1908-2008) in January, 1933.
They had four sons. Jim, Brian, Pat and David. Jim and Brian graduated from
the Naval Academy and both became aviators. All four sons served in the
Navy.
His son Jim went on to be selected for Rear Admiral (RET 1987). He became fa-
mous as a NAVY Lieutenant landing a Marine Corps C-130 Hercules aircraft on
the deck of a moving aircraft carrier - USS Forrestal (CVA-59) in October, 1963.
He went on to perform twenty nine ―Touch and Go s‖ and 21 full stop landings
aboard the aircraft carrier. Landing such a huge four engine aircraft aboard
an aircraft carrier has never been done since. The plane is presently on dis-
play at the National Museum of Naval Aviation located at Naval Air Station -
Pensacola, FL. When given this new assignment he thought somebody was
pulling his leg. He said - ―Operate a C–130 off an aircraft carrier? Some-
body’s got to be kidding‖.
C-130 HERCULES
WINGSPAN 132 FT — LENGTH 97 FT
The original VADM JAMES H. FLATLEY JR. PARK in Green Bay, WI was located in
down town Green Bay. Construction along the Fox River in downtown Green
Bay forced the park to be relocated in the spring of 2009 to another site along
the Fox River. It was re-dedicated on May 30, 2009. Rear Admiral James H.
Flatley III (Ret) the pilot of the C-130 was present as the master of ceremonies
honoring his also famous father the Vice-Admiral.

VADM Flatley Jr. Division USNSCC and USNLCC cadets took part in the rededication
ceremony. They also had the opportunity to have lunch with and
meet Rear Admiral James Henry Flatley III who served as the master of ceremonies
at the dedication. He is the son of VADM Flatley.
VADM FLATLEY JR. DIVISION cadets taking part in the re-dedication ceremony
May 30, 2009: (L-R) PO1 S. Croy, PO3 D. MANN USNL, SA R. VANBEEK, PO3 S.
MANN, SA C. SLECHTA, SN M. DONOVAN
LTJG Stephen Mann, NSCC, - Division Commanding Officer

VICE ADMIRAL U.S. NAVY
NAVAL AVIATOR
Division cadets
pose with Rear
Admiral James
H. Flatley III the
son of VADM
James H. Flatley
Jr.

For more detailed information on
VADM James H. Flatley Jr.
read
REAPER LEADER
Available from the ―U.S. Naval Institute‖
$37.00 Hardcover.
By Steve Ewing
Published 2001
In 1984 VADM Flatley Jr. was selected and then approved by the CNO
(Chief of Naval Operations) for placement into the NAVAL AVIATION
HALL OF HONOR at the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensa-
cola, Florida. Seventy Nine individuals have been enshrined in the Hall
of Honor which ―recognizes individuals for extraordinary achievement‖
in Naval Aviation.
VADM James H. Flatley Jr. was often referred to as
“the enlisted man’s Admiral”
because of his concern for the welfare of the enlisted personnel and
their families.
VADM FLATLEY established the ―NAVAL AVIATION SAFETY CENTER‖ to-
day known as the “NAVAL SAFETY CENTER”. He is recognized for his
years of service to Naval Aviation Safety.
UNITED STATES NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS

VADM JAMES H. FLATLEY JR. DIVISION HISTORY
PART II
DIVISION COMMISSIONING CEREMONY
27 OCTOBER 2001
The VADM James H. Flatley Jr. division commissioning ceremony took place at the
Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) in Green Bay, WI.
From the commissioning booklet: …”The sea cadets instill pride, discipline, and devo-
tion to duty. Each cadet is taught to respect their country, to have pride in their
achievements, and to have the self-discipline to accomplish any goal they set for
themselves. Cadets are also taught the fundamentals of leadership, the importance
of teamwork, and a variety of personal growth skills.
To broaden the cadets understanding of military operation, they are exposed to many
different aspects of maritime services. They are afforded the opportunity to experi-
ence direct involvement as a member of a Naval or Coast Guard unit. During these
trainings, cadets are expected to participate at the same level of responsibility, ac-
countability, and dedication as their military counterparts.
The heart of the commissioning ceremony is the reading of the commissioning warrant
and the assumption of command. Upon commissioning, this division inherits the proud
traditions dating back to the origins of the Sea Cadets and officially enters the operat-
ing fleet of the Naval Sea Cadet Corps.”
Written by Erik A. Mims - the first commanding officer of the division.
——
FIRST DIVISION STAFF - OFFICERS AND INSTRUCTORS
LTJG ERIK MIMS, COMMANDING OFFICER
CWO JOHN WARD, EXECUTIVE OFFICER
ENSIGN DAN WILLIAMS, OPERATIONS OFFICER
BRENDA BATEMAN, TRAINING OFFICER
MIKE MILLER, SUPPLY OFFICER - PAT McNICHOLS, PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER - GM2 KRIS
WERNER, ASSISTANT TRAINING OFFICER - CWO MIKE MALONE, NAVY RESERVE LIASON
MM1 GARY NOBLITT, INST - EN2 JACKIE HALBACH, INST - BM2 DANIEL PARSLEY, ISNT -
SK2 CHRIS CUTTILL, INST - AL LANKFORD, INST - NUNO GOMES, INST

FIRST DIVISION CADETS - PLANK OWNERS
WILLIAM ANDERSON
JASON BRANNAMAN
ANDREW BUTLER*
ANDREW DRAZ
ROB GONZALEZ
AANDA HALBACH
LISA HALBACH
DANIEL KENDALL
RYAN McNICHOLS*
ANDREW MILLER
STEPHAINE PEITRANTONIO
JUSTIN RAGEN
AARON SLUSAREK
ERIC BARNSTEIN
MICHAEL BRUNETTE
ANDREA CMEJLA
STEVEN ELIZONDO
JEFFREY GROSS
BRANDY HALBACH
ADAM HEYNEN*
TED LEY
KEVIN MECH
MICHAELA MILLER
SAMUEL PIPER*
ZACHARY RUIZ
TYLER WILLIAMS
COLOR GUARD courtesy of USNSCC, John F. Kennedy Division, Mi-
chael Lindberg, Commanding Officer
National Anthem sung by Ensign Dan Williams, VADM James H. Flat-
ley Jr. Division, Operations Officer
27 OCTOBER 2001
The division commissioning warrant is displayed in the
“Quarterdeck” area of the Navy Operational Support Center,
NOSC, Green Bay, WI
LCDR Karen Muntean, USN, Commanding Officer, NOSC, Green Bay, Wisconsin

WHERE ARE THEY?
� The following PLANK OWNER* cadets left the Flatley division shortly after
graduation from high school. They continue their interest in military service.
� USNSCC Division Lead Petty Officer, Petty Officer First Class (PO1) Andrew
Butler - 2008 - attends UW - Madison. He will be a junior as of January,
2010 and he is an NROTC student. He will serve in the Navy upon University
graduation as a Naval Officer.
� USNSCC Division - Chief Ryan McNichols (first division chief) left in 2007
and attends Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI - NROTC and will graduate
in June 2010 as an Ensign in the USN. He is entering the submarine service.
� USNSCC Division - PO1 Samuel Piper left in 2005. He is serving aboard the
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) home port San Diego, CA. He is a MM2 - Ma-
chinist Mate 2nd class working in the Nuclear Reactor field.
� USNSCC Division - Adam Heynan served four years in the US Coast Guard
and presently is back in the Green Bay area training in law enforcement.
(* A plank owner is an individual who served as one of the original crew members that com-
missioned or re-commissioned a ship).
If you know the whereabouts of any plank owners who are or were in military service
please contact the division at w9mdp@arrl.net so we can add them to our listing.
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VADM JAMES H. FLATLEY JR. DIVISION HISTORY
PART III
DIVISION CHANGE OF COMMAND
Part III - LTJG MIMS TO LTJG FROST
&
Part IV - LTJG FROST TO LTJG MANN
These parts of the Division History are UNDERDEVEOPMENT