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John Kellett
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  • Mount Wolf, PA
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Guantanamo Bay, Cuba 2012 Reunion at Hampton Inn

October 16, 2012 to October 20, 2012
We welcome anyone who served or lived there or who is interested in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.  This will be the 7th consecutive year that we have held reunions and membership increases every year.  We hope to meet old friends and a lot of new people in Pensacola.  We have people attend who were in GTMO as far back as WWII up until the present time. See More
Mar 25
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John Kellett replied to Tom Lewis's discussion Cuban Blockade
"I was stationed at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba from 1960-62.  I am heavily involved in the Guantanamo Bay Association.  We hold annual reunions and this year we will meet in Pensacola, FL from October 16-20th.  Check our website at…"
Mar 25
John Kellett commented on William Towne's group Cold War Navy Veterans
"Keith, fun is what you make it.  There is no reason that a social member can't help out with projects, parades, etc.  At our Post, many social members participate to a great extent.  What many people fail to realize is that…"
Sep 27, 2011
John Kellett commented on William Towne's group Cold War Navy Veterans
"Your local VFW is probably accepting all Vets.  However, to be an active member of the VFW, you must have actually served in the war zone during a specific period of time.  They are probably encouraging other Vets, who are not eligible for…"
Sep 26, 2011
John Kellett commented on William Towne's group Cold War Navy Veterans
"In a way, Gustave is correct.  However, the Veterans of Foreign Wars was established as an organization for those who served together during armed conflicts.  John Wilde is also correct, a veteran is a veteran.  Nevertheless, any…"
Sep 17, 2011
John Kellett commented on William Towne's group Cold War Navy Veterans
"Blue Eagle has just hit the nail on the head.  If I were currently in the Navy, I would probably be court-martialed for my opinion of the CinC."
Aug 28, 2011
John Kellett commented on William Towne's group Cold War Navy Veterans
"Kenneth, I was in Gitmo a little before you.  I was there from 1960-62.  Being, a Gitmo vet, you might want to consider attending one of our annual reunions.  This year we are meeting in Buffalo, NY from August 23-27th.  Let me…"
Jun 9, 2011
John Kellett commented on William Towne's group Cold War Navy Veterans
"Mike, God Bless you and all the other veterans who feel the same way."
May 21, 2011
John Kellett commented on Douglas Karr's group Naval Base Guantanamo, Cuba GTMO
"Harry, if you are looking for pictures of GTMO, contact Mike Warman, who is the Treasurer of the Guantanamo Bay Association.  When you join the Association, Mike supplies you with a DVD with pictures of GTMO; plus a bumper sticker; map of…"
May 17, 2011
John Kellett commented on Douglas Karr's group Naval Base Guantanamo, Cuba GTMO
"Mark, which barracks are you referring to?  When I was in GTMO, our barracks were on Bay Hill and so was our Galley.  However, I don't remember the HEY MON SHOP.  Of course, I also don't remember any Jamaicans.  We had…"
May 12, 2011
John Kellett commented on William Towne's group Cold War Navy Veterans
"Jeffrey, my son, Mike, was also on a Fast Frigate.  He was on the Truett (FF1095) from 1982-86, and also was on quite a few Med cruises."
May 1, 2011
John Kellett commented on Douglas Karr's group Naval Base Guantanamo, Cuba GTMO
"Good morning Darrell & Rich.  It is good to hear from some other guys who were at GTMO in the early 1960s.  I get to feel that we may have crossed paths at the Barrel Club; on NEGDEF; or somewhere else on the island.  As far as…"
Apr 30, 2011
John Kellett commented on Douglas Karr's group Naval Base Guantanamo, Cuba GTMO
"Rich, I was at NAVSTA GTMO the same time that you were at NAS.  I lived in the Bay Hill barracks which was right up the hill from the movie lyceum, where Bob Hope, Zza Zza Gabor, and Jerry Cologna put on the 1960 Christmas show.  I was…"
Apr 29, 2011
John Kellett commented on William Towne's group Cold War Navy Veterans
"I am sure that there is only a small chance that any of your folks ever served at Guantanamo Bay, but we are holding our 2011 reunion in Buffalo/Niagara Falls, NY from August 23-27th.  We welcome anyone who wants to attend.  Just…"
Apr 29, 2011
John Kellett commented on Christine Hague Anglin's group New York Navy Veterans
"Anyone with any interest about GTMO is welcome at our reunions.  However, membership in The Guantanamo Bay Association is limited to people who served there for 6 months or more.  Let me know if you would like further information about…"
Apr 4, 2011
John Kellett commented on Christine Hague Anglin's group New York Navy Veterans
"Have any of the New York Navy Veterans served at Guantanamo Bay?  We are having our 2011 reunion in Grand Island, NY from August 23-27.  Contact me at 717-266-1102 or johnkwolves@yahoo.com for details.  Our website is www.gitmobay.org."
Apr 3, 2011

Profile Information

Rank
Petty Officer First Class
Where were you or your family stationed?
NAS Norfolk, NavSta Guantanamo Bay & VP64 at Willow Grove, PA.
Veteran of Foreign War
The Cold War
Current Status with the US Navy
Honorably Discharged
Start date of your service
June 30, 1958
End date of your service
August 31, 1978

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At 9:50am on February 6, 2011, Thomas Duane Ruggiers said…

John, Plan on being there.

I found a couple of Marines from the area that were in Gitmo.

They said when I get some info to let them know.

Tom

At 4:17pm on February 5, 2011, Pat Sensing said…

Hi John... Thanks for the invite.  I was at GITMO  once on the USS Kalamazoo AOR 6.

We had completed an overhaul and was sent to GITMO for refresher training.  Being an engineer and working in the fireroom I didn't get to much time to take in the sites.  I did get the chance to go to Cable Beach.  Great place to lay in the sun and relax and swim.

At 7:32am on January 6, 2011, Dennis W. Marshall said…

Thanks for the kind comments John...     I did indeed have an interesting navy career.   Not many navy wx guessers ride a coast guard cutter throughout Philippine waters on the job.   I actually did visit GITMO while aboard the USS Intrepid... she was on shake-down after a refit for an enclosed bow and steam cats.    We pulled liberty in Guantanamo City and of course the base...  

Those were the days my friend.

At 6:26pm on September 5, 2010, Dennis M Morey said…
no did it all on the west coast
At 12:36pm on May 6, 2010, Al Lieberman said…
Hello John,
Thanks for the invitation. I spent a short time in GTMO, Iprobably for some air exercises. Unfortunately It was so long ago that I can't remember much detail to talk about. Although I do remember that someone once warned me to shake out my boots before I put them on because there may be a scorpian hidden within. I also remember getting reacquainted with an old roommate from A school who was stationed there. I wish I can remember his name.
At 7:53am on April 27, 2010, Ronald Earl Bereman II said…
Hay John, I spent most of my type on Tin Cans, got to GTMO for training a couple of times. Being a PN at sea had its perks. Never stood a watch and was duty Yeoman every four days which required me typing the POD, watching the movie and hitting my rack.
At 11:13am on March 23, 2010, Thomas Duane Ruggiers said…
John,
Thanks for the invite. October is far away. Let you know later.
Nice spring so far up here on the hill top. Tom
At 6:18am on March 19, 2010, Rebecca L. Simpson said…
I have not been over here in a long time. (SORRY) My home is in Washington, PA. Doug was kind enough to let me join Navy Vets when he first started this group since I lived on a Navy base in Newport, RI. (a spouse) He has really shined this place up. I will have to go have a look around. You have a great day John......Welcome Aboard! I will have to come here more often now that it is really filling up with members!
At 11:50am on March 9, 2010, Eugene J. Alliston, Jr. said…
John,
It doesn't look as though I'll be joing you in Branson. We have a lot going on this year and it is a little pricey when you add in air fare. But if it wasn't for other commitments, I'd try to make it. Thanks for the info on Navy Vets.

Eugene
At 3:34pm on February 18, 2010, Darrell A. Nelson ENC Retired said…
I am not sure but I think it was near the street to the movies and the pool was right out our back door, I just can't dig that info out of my memory bank right now.I am the adjutant at our post, and also am a volunteer driver for the VA hospital in Fort Snelling. Our post is quite small and holdijg it's own.

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