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Sullivan, Joseph (Joe), CWO4 USN(Ret).
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Joseph Sullivan of Poulsbo, Wash - May 7, 1945 ~ May 9, 2008
Veteran Joseph Leo Sullivan was born May 7, 1945, in Baltimore, Md. Joseph was raised by Phyllis and George Leo Sullivan in Severna Park, MD, where he graduated from High School.
Shortly after graduation, Joseph enlisted in the US Navy, where he spent 28 years traveling the world. He finally settled in Poulsbo, Washington.
Joseph enjoyed spending time with his family, many friends and acquaintances. He truly loved to ride his beloved Heritage Softail Harley, both alone and with his biker buddies.
Joseph is survived by his wife of 31 years, Paula; 2 children; 3 grandchildren; and his sister.
Interment at Poulsbo City Cemetery; Poulsbo, Wash.
Training Exercise - RIMPAC '88
From Month/Year
June / 1988
To Month/Year
July / 1988
Description RIMPAC, the Rim of the Pacific Exercise, is the world's largest international maritime warfare exercise. RIMPAC is held biennially during June and July of even-numbered years from Honolulu, Hawaii. It is hosted and administered by the United States Navy's Pacific Fleet, headquartered at Pearl Harbor, in conjunction with the Marine Corps, the Coast Guard, and Hawaii National Guard forces under the control of the Governor of Hawaii. The US invites military forces from the Pacific Rim and beyond to participate. With RIMPAC the United States Pacific Command seeks to enhance interoperability between Pacific Rim armed forces, ostensibly as a means of promoting stability in the region to the benefit of all participating nations. Described by the US Navy as a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans.