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"The VA-85 Reunion that is scheduled for October 6 - 10, 2021 has been canceled due to ongoing health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic."
"Unfortunately I didn't go Kim. Initially I was a bit hesitant because of the weather patterns that were developing , but since nobody else was interested either, I decided to bag it and try another time. I'll try to make some calls for room rates…"
"Thanks Jamie. It doesn't look like I'll be there due to the project list at home but perhaps someone else will."
"Got to tell everyone who may have missed it,,, the airshow this year was great. Weather was warm and clear and the show was an event to see. For anyone who can make the trip,might look at the weather when the event is sched for next year and make…"
"Hey Al, did you get to make your trip down to Va. Beach ? Just wondering if you were able to find anything out on rooms etc ."
"Hey Al,
Good point. However, I only have one spouse ( I realize you meant more than one attendee, It is too easy to be a smart alec). The penalty for bigamy is two wives.
Later,
Mac"
Good point. However, I only have one spouse ( I realize you meant more than one attendee, It is too easy to be a smart alec). The penalty for bigamy is two wives.
Later,
Mac"
"Hey Doug,
Thanks for your recommendation. However, I do not endorse, nor agree with, MoveOn.org . In fact, I generally ignore most of the propaganda because most of the statements are either taken out of context or are completely false .
I do try…"
Thanks for your recommendation. However, I do not endorse, nor agree with, MoveOn.org . In fact, I generally ignore most of the propaganda because most of the statements are either taken out of context or are completely false .
I do try…"
"Hello Al, I am going to attend the air show this Sat sept 18th at oceana, wondering if anyone else is planning on being there,thanks Jamie"
"I'm thinking this year for the unofficial get-together. I know it's short notice.
If you would like your spouses to accompany you, by all means, bring them. I, myself will most likely go it alone. As much as I would like my wife to come, she would…"
If you would like your spouses to accompany you, by all means, bring them. I, myself will most likely go it alone. As much as I would like my wife to come, she would…"
"Thanks Kim. Trying to get this put together will be quite a challenge so anyone with a talent would be welcome to help. Hopefully travel plans won't fizzle out, but we'll talk soon."
"Staige,
Robert joined NavyVets but didn't join VA-85. I sent him a note. Hopefully, he'll join us soon and the reunion will get organized before long."
Robert joined NavyVets but didn't join VA-85. I sent him a note. Hopefully, he'll join us soon and the reunion will get organized before long."
"Tim, I'm with you on this, my Grandaddy always talked as they were human, and always with the up most respect for them. He always told me that it was like sitting in God's hands, she was his vessel to our safety at sea. And if she can't be shown the…"
"What a debacle, but your point is on the mark. I guess it's an insane process. Why is that it cost millions to keep something that we see as value, but in most cases will be unloaded for a fraction of that cost. And what's worse, after the item is…"
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Location
Columbus
Birthday:
May 5
Age:
Rank
Petty Officer Third Class
Enlisted Rating
Aviation Machinist's Mate
Where were you or your family stationed?
I began my adventure in company 127 at RTC Orlando. Went to A school in Millington (NATTC Memphis) to learn/earn rate of ADJ. Onward to VA42 Framp (NAS Oceana) to get acquanted with A-6E's and KA6D's and then ultimately to VA-85. I experienced the Line division for awhile and eventually transferred to the PowerPlants shop. Although mainly based at NAS Oceana, our squadron deployed aboard USS Forrestal (CV-59) as required. I consider myself fortunate to have participated in flight operations and exercises conducted in Puerto Rico and Cuba. I've also had the opportunity to serve aboard USS FORRESTAL during numerous deployments from 1976 through 1979. Obviously, the Tall Ships (OPNAVSAIL '76) and the '78 Med Cruise were most memorable; Harry Chapin, the Haiti Experience, Palma, Naples, Marseille, Torremolinos, Valencia, Capri, and a few cold ones with our former XO, "Zap" (Admiral, USN Retired) to name a few. But one experience I'll never forget, was that cat shot to Sigenella field for attack exercises against the FID. Awesome! So dust off that cruise book or photo album and travel down memory lane every now and then. It's all good.
Veteran of Foreign War
None, The Cold War
Current Status with the US Navy
Honorably Discharged
Start date of your service
October 20, 1975
End date of your service
October 19, 1979
Comments
Thanks for the email. I still had a good friend that was still there during your time with VA-85. He was PR2 Paul Foltz. He and I enlisted in the Navy on the buddy program and did our first tour with this squadron. Still looking to contact fellow shipmates, but it's been hard tracking them down. Going to make contact with Mike Walsh, but would like to find a guy by the name of Bailey. Anyone know him?
Al, love your pictures of the Forrestal and the aircraft. I just wish I would of taken pictures while I was there.
Talk to you later,
John
Rik
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