"Jim, if you go to page 16 of the posted photos you will see a picture of Guantanamo City taken in the 30s. It was taken or bought by my wife's uncle who was stationed aboard the Battleship Mississippi at the time. It might be of interest to you…"
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Jim Cassidy commented on Edward Sanderson's group Naval Air Station Guantanamo Bay"Worked at the Liquid Oxygen Plant (LOX Plant) located at the end of the runway overlooking the entrance to the bay. Feb. '69-Feb'70"
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Naval Air Station Guantanamo Bay
Guantanamo Bay Naval Base (also called Gitmo or GTMO) is located on 45 square miles (120 km2) of land and water at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba which the United States leased for use as a coaling (fueling) station following the Cuban-American Treaty of 1903. The base is located on the shore of Guantánamo Bay at the southeastern end of Cuba. It is the oldest overseas U.S. Navy Base, and the only one in a country with which the United States does not have diplomatic relations. The Cuban government…See More
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USS Mississinewa AO-144
USS Mississinewa (AO-144) was a Neosho-class fleet oiler of the United States Navy in service from 1955 to the early 1990s.
Jim Cassidy left a comment for Ronald Earl Bereman II"Hi,Ron. Those 5 cent Buds were only during Happy Hour on Fridays. That was at the club on the other side of the bay where the air station was. Fleet was usually on Main Side unless they took the ferry across the bay."
Ronald Earl Bereman II left a comment for Jim Cassidy"HI Jim, I got out of the Navy the month you went in. I was a Tin Can Sailor and pulled into GITMO many times during training. I had to laugh at the 5 cent Buds. When Fleet Sailors were in port we were only allowed to go to the EM Club and drink 10…"
John T. Rubbo left a comment for Jim Cassidy"Jim,
my email is jtrubbo@multiplexinc.com Try again or post a comment with your email and we'll see how that works"
Jim Cassidy left a comment for John T. Rubbo"Hi John. Received your message and tried to respond to your e-mail address but it would not go thru. I got a message that the address was formatted wrong. Great idea getting together sometime. I am retired so any time is fine with me. My e-mail is…"
John T. Rubbo left a comment for Jim Cassidy"Hi Jim,
Yes, I do remember you. The other dog's name was Snoopy !. The little guy you were talking about was Gayle Patten. I remember he kept track of the sodas and pot pie dinners that we bought ! There was a 3rd or 2nd class PO named Lloyd…"
Jim Cassidy left a comment for John T. Rubbo"John, my name is Jim Cassidy. I was stationed with you at the LOX Plant in GTMO. I was there from Feb.'69-Feb'70 working for Chief Sullivan. When I saw your name It rang a bell. Do you recall the Ford pick-up the Chief used to drive and…"
Jim Cassidy commented on Douglas Karr's group Naval Base Guantanamo, Cuba GTMO"John, You must have lived over on Mainside with the upper crust and the expensive Bud. We were a little "ghetto"coming from the wrong side of the Bay. Haven't made any decision on Branson as that is down the road a bit yet"
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USS Mississinewa (AO-144) was a Neosho-class fleet oiler of the United States Navy in service from 1955 to the early 1990s.
Jim Cassidy commented on Douglas Karr's group Naval Base Guantanamo, Cuba GTMO"I was stationed at GTMO Feb.'69-Feb.'70. Worked at the LOX Plant for Chief Sullivan over at the Air Station. The Plant was located at the end of the runway overlooking the bay. Remember $.05 Buds during Happy Hour at the outdoor E.M.…"
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- Petty Officer Third Class
- Where were you or your family stationed?
- USS Northampton CC- 1 NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba USS Mississenewa AO-144
- Veteran of Foreign War
- None
- Current Status with the US Navy
- Honorably Discharged
- Start date of your service
- June 24, 1967
- End date of your service
- April 18, 1971
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 1:31pm on May 18, 2012,
JL "Johnny" Johnson said… Jim, if you go to page 16 of the posted photos you will see a picture of Guantanamo City taken in the 30s. It was taken or bought by my wife's uncle who was stationed aboard the Battleship Mississippi at the time. It might be of interest to you and other Gitmo guys.
- At 7:19am on June 6, 2010, Ronald Earl Bereman II said…
- HI Jim, I got out of the Navy the month you went in. I was a Tin Can Sailor and pulled into GITMO many times during training. I had to laugh at the 5 cent Buds. When Fleet Sailors were in port we were only allowed to go to the EM Club and drink 10 Cent mixed drinks. They would then "pour" us aboard the "Cattle Cars" and take us back to the docks where there was always a fight or two going on. Oh those were the days. Welcome aboard.
- At 2:00am on June 6, 2010,
M E Leclerc said… - Welcome Jim!
- At 7:31am on May 12, 2010, John T. Rubbo said…
- Jim,
my email is jtrubbo@multiplexinc.com Try again or post a comment with your email and we'll see how that works
- At 2:43pm on May 11, 2010, John T. Rubbo said…
- Hi Jim,
Yes, I do remember you. The other dog's name was Snoopy !. The little guy you were talking about was Gayle Patten. I remember he kept track of the sodas and pot pie dinners that we bought ! There was a 3rd or 2nd class PO named Lloyd Sampson and he was always ragging on another guy named Steve Bales. If I remember correctly, didn't you live in New York ? I work in South Plainfield. Here's my email at work jtrubbo@multiplexinc.com . maybe we can get together after work sometime to talk about the good old days in the Navy.
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- At 4:29pm on February 16, 2010,
William (Bill) Karr ETC(SS) said… - Welcome Aboard, Jim!
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