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FORGING FUTURE CAREERS:

PFSM Educates Students on Trade Industry Jobs 

In an effort to educate high school students about potential job opportunities in trade skills that could support careers in Hawaii’s maritime industry, the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum hosted 60 students from Honolulu Community College’s (HCC) Summer CTE Academy earlier this month.

PFSM Establishes New Scholarship Program

In preparing students for a potential trade career, the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum (PFSM) has established a new scholarship program with the University of Hawai‘i Foundation to benefit students enrolled in Honolulu Community College (HCC) Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.

Pete Miller and Chuck Merkel (far left and far right in photo) of the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum present a $26,000 check to Honolulu Community College Interim Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Susan Nishida (middle left) and Chancellor Karen Lee (middle right).

Honoring Our Bowfin Crew: Alf Weidner

Alpheus “Alf” Weidner served as a Motor Machinist on the USS Bowfin (SS-287) during War Patrols 8 and 9. He passed away on June 11, 2018, at the age of 93.

A true "Mighty Mine Dodger," Weidner bravely navigated the treacherous waters of the Sea of Japan during World War II. Before joining the submarine service, he was initially assigned to aircraft maintenance on Treasure Island. Uncertain about this placement, he eagerly awaited reassignment. His wish was granted when he was transferred to Pearl Harbor, where his previous submarine knowledge became invaluable. Gaining experience on the USS Kingfish (SS-234) and USS Seadragon (SS-194), Weidner ultimately found his calling as a motor machinist aboard the USS Bowfin (SS-287).

To discover the driving force behind Weidner's decision to become a submariner, watch his full interview by clicking the video above.