Condolence: Sorry this is so late. I was just informed of Chief Hodgkins passing. I worked for him as an AE Troubleshooter in my first navy squadron, VAQ-133 at Whidbey Island and aboard the USS John F Kennedy. He was a great CPO to work for as a young sailor because of his stories and his fairness to all. It was leaders like CPO Hodgkins that convinced me to make the Navy a career. My deepest sympathies to the family and close friends of one of America's finest.

Condolence: My heart is so sad for the loss of Alan "Hutch". Our thoughts and prayers to all his family and friends.