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"The small island shown, was purchased in the 60s by the United States for the indian chief who taught many pilots and including astronauts how to survive in the jungles."
"Geez, the one thing I remember was when the wind got to blowin, so did the flags!...ha ha ha...it was a treat to be part of all that, unfortunetly, our CC was a total nucklehead and paid for it at the end of our term...some of his actions while…"
"Damn, Latham was my buddy in BC...I almost signed up for Seals same time he was going to...I opted not to, something told me I should not bite off more then I could chew...(deep down I kind of wish I had) I do remember Latham and Rogers going at it,…"
"Glenn, it amazes me everytime I think about our Company 919 and its trials and tribulations...I was there same time same place
I was on Flags, first as NY flag, then switched to CA (that was a hoot for parades). I try to tell friends about 919 and…"
I was on Flags, first as NY flag, then switched to CA (that was a hoot for parades). I try to tell friends about 919 and…"
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Location
Linden, VA
Rank
Enlisted
Where were you or your family stationed?
RTC San Diego 1976 Co 919 NTTC Corry Station CT A School Northwest VA Ft Meade MD
Veteran of Foreign War
The Cold War
Current Status with the US Navy
Honorably Discharged
Start date of your service
May 15, 1976
End date of your service
May 15, 1980
Comments
Al, yeah we went through some pretty intense stuff! Remember when our RPO1 went UA? Funny thing was that he was raised in military schools and academies! Then there was John Latham, the SEAL. BT1 Rogers challenged him to a fight, but Latham backed down, as he didn't want to go to the brig. I've run into several of our old 919 buddies over the years. Rick Thornberg, who was one of my best buddies in Boot Camp and then while at NTC, was killed in a motorcycle accident in San Diego in 1978 I think. We had some good people in our Company and of course some real knuckleheads. I wonder how many of us went on to finish 20 or more years. I had 2 periods of broken service, but finished with 25 years total active duty, including Reserves and National Guard. Anyway, good to hear from you, Al. Take it easy!