Upon his Retirement in January of 1978, Jim Hoffman, EMCM(SS),
was piped over the side from the Quarterdeck of the USS Sailfish (SSR-572).
While the Commanding Officer and Executive Officer saluted from the side,
the boat's Chief Petty Officers acted as sideboys. In the background, Sharon
Hoffman, Jim's wife, waited her turn to follow Jim off the boat.
Sharon Hoffman being piped over the side.
James G. Hoffman, EMCM(SS), Retired
(Photos Courtesy of James G. Hoffman, EMC(SS), Menhaden, 1968-71;
Images Courtesy of Les Guille, Menhaden's Last Commanding Officer, 1970-71)