i was a gm2 on the mighty mo went tad to the ship when it came out of decommissioning during the reagan years i was sent there TAD for 90 days to learn how to operate the 16" guns from these very old salty gumnners mates, had a great time didnt learn much but i was onboard when they shot the 16" guns the entire ship went 300 yards broadside what a feeling it was great memories on her god bless ronald reagan and the mighty mo
My first year in the Navy (1969) I was stationed at NISMF Bremerton and worked on the de-humidification equipment aboard the "Mo". As a non-rated striker I stood brow security watches and greeted tourists as they came to tour topside. Working on the DH gear I used to wonder throughout the interior of the ship and probably caught a couple nooners in the Captain's Stateroom!
Posted a video of the Mo's 1986 Golden Shellback Ceremony in the video sections. Couldn't link it here, it 's called day by day and the ship's PAO put it out.
I was on the Mighty Mo 86-89 in 5th Div deck dept. We took care of the Surrender plaque and the Starboard side decks and bulkheads.We also had a great bunch of men that always worked well together (YEAH RIGHT) we also had a 40ft liberty boat and the Capn's gig and motorwhale boat for rescue. I seen alot of the world on the Mo,also some good and bad things. I miss the people !!
My brother was on this ship (David Rudolph) 85-87 I believe. He might have worked in either second or third division as a deck seaman but was striking for Gas Turbine technician.
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i was a gm2 on the mighty mo went tad to the ship when it came out of decommissioning during the reagan years i was sent there TAD for 90 days to learn how to operate the 16" guns from these very old salty gumnners mates, had a great time didnt learn much but i was onboard when they shot the 16" guns the entire ship went 300 yards broadside what a feeling it was great memories on her god bless ronald reagan and the mighty mo
Served in Mighty Mo from Jan 1988 to De-Commissioning March 31, 1992
My first year in the Navy (1969) I was stationed at NISMF Bremerton and worked on the de-humidification equipment aboard the "Mo". As a non-rated striker I stood brow security watches and greeted tourists as they came to tour topside. Working on the DH gear I used to wonder throughout the interior of the ship and probably caught a couple nooners in the Captain's Stateroom!
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