"I completed my "A" School at NAS Oceana in Nov. "80" and was transferred to VA-85 for my first command. Made two deployments on the USS FORRESTAL (CV-59) & one deployment on the USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67). Re-inlisted and went to USNS Roosy Rds.…"
"Picture here is my family. I made the deployment on the USS FORRESTAL (CV-59) and during the curise of "83" crossed the Suez Canal on September 12, 1983."
"I made the "81" & "82" deployment on the USS FORRESTAL (CV-59). I was attached to VA-85 on these two deployments. VA-85 was my first command after my "A" School which I completed in NAS Oceana, Va. Bch., Va. During these two deployments we were in…"
"Picture here is my family. I was the ASDO watch from 1530-2330 M-F during my last year and a half from Nov "88" thru Apr "90". I was placed on limited duty from having my first back surgery which I fractured my back during the deployment on the USS…"
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Hello Alva,
Welcome to VA-85 here on NavyVets. I checked out of the squadron in '79 but I'm sure there maybe a few here that you once knew. Feel free to post some pics and add your recollections to some old sea stories. We're glad you're here.
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Welcome to VA-85 here on NavyVets. I checked out of the squadron in '79 but I'm sure there maybe a few here that you once knew. Feel free to post some pics and add your recollections to some old sea stories. We're glad you're here.
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