US Navy Retired

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Comment by Paul Lancaster on February 22, 2010 at 7:32pm

Hey all you salty old sea dogs, great little web site going on here. Nice forum we can all use.

Comment by Darrell A. Nelson on February 18, 2010 at 2:38pm

I served from Oct 1958 to Jan, 14, 1977. Was in both Blue water and Brown water Navy.Had shore duty from GITMO to Dubuque, I served on 8 ships and never looked back. Been on an around the world cruise and am a Shellback. Life's been good.

Comment by Christine Hague Anglin on February 14, 2010 at 8:13am

I served from May 1981 to May 2005. Was high-year tenure for Chief and was told to retire off of sea duty??? I would have done 30 years as well, but, alas, everything happens for a reason and sometimes we don't see the reason until later. Happy to be connected with all my sisters and brothers who have "been there and done that!!"

Comment by Lee M. Anderson, PNC, USN(Ret) on December 26, 2009 at 2:36pm

I served from July 1966 to May 1989. As others have said, it is hard to believe it has been 20 since my wife and I were piped over the side on the Spruance. And to have all my fellow chiefs in their “chokers” as side buoys was impressive. At first I was second guessing my decision to go back to sea duty instead of retiring from shore duty BUT I am sooooo glad I did now.

I had 2 WestPacs out of Pearl on the Davidson (80 & 82) and a Med/IO/North Atlantic on the Spru (88). Between the 80 and the 88 cruises I can say that I’ve been around the world. The memories are fantastic.

I just wish this disease I’m stricken with had held out for a few more years as my wife & I had hoped to explore more of the US at this stage of our lives. Oh well, I’m fortunate to be able to sit here at the kitchen table with my laptop & internet and “talk” to fellow “shipmates” & reminisce. Along with looking out the window at the fields & woods, watching the goats playing and the wildlife. Yes, I’m quite happy & content. Sorry this is so long…..

Comment by Marvin R. Lucas on December 17, 2009 at 4:16pm

THIS IS TO ALL HANDS
EVERYONE HAVE A BLESSED AND MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A SAFE NEW YEAR

Comment by Gary F. Moeller on December 17, 2009 at 3:50pm

June 1968 - September 1993. I wanted to stay for thirty, but they played with High Year Tenure and I was forced out AFTER I went back to sea with 23 years! They always tell you to plan your career, and when I did, I got screwed. However, that was the politicians in DC, not my shipmates. I enjoyed my time in the Navy and just wished I could have at least retired off shore duty.

Comment by RMC John Joseph, Ret. on December 15, 2009 at 10:19pm

Robert, I'm with you my friend. I haven't had a paycheck in 15 mos. and my reserve retirement doesn't kick in until 2017. It would be cool to serve with my son too! BTW - Everyone have a Merry Christmas!

Comment by Robert A. McKay on December 14, 2009 at 7:39pm

Feb 1957 to Mar 1976.....would go back now if they would have me....
Mac

Comment by RMC John Joseph, Ret. on August 27, 2009 at 9:45am

BTW - ENC, Congratulation on the birth of your Grandson with a capital "G"!!

RMC

Comment by RMC John Joseph, Ret. on August 27, 2009 at 9:43am

ENC Rogerson Sends
>I went to my son's graduation in '04. My wife and I did not know about select seating. I donned my dress blues and afterward, it was wonderful to walk around town together in our blues! I am so proud of my son. He goes over 5 in October. Plus he and his wife just gave us our first Grandson on 1 Aug. Ooh Yah!

I'm anticipating the PIR package with tickets today. PIR will have already started by this time next week SEP03. My recruit was told that I would receive a different package. We will see! Likewise, I am very excited about putting on the uniform again, and spending time with my only child on his special day. I am already getting a little tickled over the idea of my Georgia born and raised boy spending the next 33 weeks in "A" school at Great Lakes in the winter. I'm from Philly originally and still wouldn't be real excited about this. LOL! PROUD FATHER, YOU BET!

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