FINAL-WORD #1 = Rick Hube’s final year of service. It can be decoded using the following values.

0 = O

1 = M

2 = L

3 = E

4 = P

5 = R

6 = T

7 = U

8 = N

9 = K

Keep this answer for your records. You will need it later. Remember, it is FINAL-WORD #1.