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Mayport Naval Station
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Naval Base Guantanamo, C…
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Mike Locker commented on Craig Mook (EWC(SW/AW))'s group USS VREELAND (FF-1068)"I served aboard Vreeland from 1986 to 1988 as a Sonar Technician. Left the ship as a First Class Petty Officer. I enjoyed my time on board greatly! I still have the mix tape that was made during the Gulf of Sidra incident on my first Med Cruise.…"
Mike Locker commented on William Towne's group Cold War Navy Veterans"I served aboard the USS Francis Hammond FF-1067 and the USS Vreeland FF-1068 in the capacity of a Sonar Technician during the years 1982-1986. I saw the world and many other things that made me really know what it was to be an American and the…"
Jim Decota left a comment for Mike Locker"Welcome aboard Mike!
Have you ever thought about re-enlisting? In a way that is! I know they can use another veteran crew member on the Cassin Young in Boston, the Salem in Quincy and the USS Mass and the Kennedy in Fall River! Even if only a day or…"
Mike Locker joined WILLIAM BARLOW's group
Mayport Naval Station
Since its commissioning in December 1942, NS Mayport has grown to become the third largest fleet concentration area in the United States.
Mike Locker joined S D Martin's group
Naval Station Rota
Naval Station Rota is a Spanish naval base commanded by a Spanish Vice Admiral near the Spanish town of El Puerto de Santa María, NavSta Rota is the largest American military community in Spain and houses US Navy Sailors, Marines, and their families.
Mike Locker joined Craig Mook (EWC(SW/AW))'s group
USS VREELAND (FF-1068)
USS VREELAND was a Knox class frigate of the US Navy. She was named for RADM Charles E. Vreeland (1852-1916). DE-1068 was laid down 20 March 1968, launched on 16 June 1969; and commissioned 13 June 1970. On 1 July 1975 she was redesignated FF-1068.
Mike Locker joined Chuck Fry's group
First Class Association
Come on in Shipmates. Have a seat in the First Class Lounge. We'll play a little Acey-Deuce and swap sea stories. As always, you have front of the line previleges on the Mess Decks.See More
Mike Locker joined Mary McCarty's group
Naval Station, Pearl Harbor HI
Pearl Harbor is a harbor on the island of Oʻahu, Hawaii, west of Honolulu. Much of the harbor and surrounding lands is a United States Navy deep-water naval base. It is also the headquarters of the U.S. Pacific Fleet.
Mike Locker joined Jim Decota's group
Enlisted's Mess
Enlisted or not! This room is for everyone!All are welcome to join this group!I just thought there should be a place anyone who served at any time at any command could go and throw out a thought, ask a question or gripe!See More
Profile Information
- Rank
- Petty Officer First Class
- Where were you or your family stationed?
- USS Francis Hammond FF-1067
USS Vreeland FF-1068
- Veteran of Foreign War
- The Cold War
- Current Status with the US Navy
- Honorably Discharged
- Start date of your service
- December 15, 1982
- End date of your service
- December 15, 1988
Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 3:49pm on April 29, 2011, Jim Decota said…
Welcome aboard Mike!
Have you ever thought about re-enlisting? In a way that is! I know they can use another veteran crew member on the Cassin Young in Boston, the Salem in Quincy and the USS Mass and the Kennedy in Fall River! Even if only a day or two a month, you would be most welcomed on board!
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