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"Hi Harpo, we crossed paths twice while in the navy. I was also onboard the USS Saratoga prior to coming to VP-49. I was ships company and worked in AIMD Tech. Library."
"Highway to Hell? Wow, we played the 'Wearling of the Green' when I was aboard.
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"I remember you Cdr Dvorak. Great to see you in the group. I was in the squadron from 1981 through 1986."
"Third time is a charm they always say. I kept taking the test and passing but not selected. The last time I took the test, I left the exam knowing for sure I failed it. When the list came in and people were congratulating me, I thought they were…"
"I was with the WFWPs from 1980 through 1986. I think I remember you. I worked in Maintenance as the Data Analyst. I remember the back to back Sigs (ugh). I think it was because they were repositioning some squadrons at the time?"
"Suggestion: Maybe you should have a category for 'Vietnam Era' veterans. I sure don't want to make it appear I was 'in country' when I wasn't."
"Gus' boat was my first ship out of boot camp in 1970. She still holds a special place in my thoughts and heart. I served in her under probably my most favorite commanding officer, Cdr. Shaffer. He was (is) so down to earth and even though I was a…"
"I just missed you and mccain. I was in 174 from 71-72. I was a Seaman at the time on 'Brother Duty'. I messed up and made E-4 and was sent to a ship. Curious, did you move to AZ because of mccain or did you live there before?"
"Kind of scandalous isn't it? Enlisted female sitting so close to a naval officer? Commanding Officer at that. lol"
"I spent most of my time with VA-174 TAD to NAS Cecil, Special Services. Mostly I worked in the equipment rental office."
"Oops, I didn't actually serve 'in country' in Vietnam, but I was on active duty in support of troops there."
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Hey Chuck,
Did you work in Maintenance Control? In 1984 the last 6 months I was in the squadron my Senior Chief put me in charge (as a AX2) of the Tron shop day shift. I had a lot of interface with maintenance control personnel during those 6 months.
Jan