Jim Decota replied to Craig Sidelinger's discussion Chelsea Corpsman and Proud of it. in Chelsea Naval Hospital
"Sad thing is though I don't remember anyone's name from then! That is except for Chief Wentzel. But, that is only because I did have a visit to XO's Mast!"
Aug 21, 2019
Robert (Bob) Williams replied to Craig Sidelinger's discussion Chelsea Corpsman and Proud of it. in Chelsea Naval Hospital
"Now that is awesome Craig.  I was also there during the fire and decommissoning.  Chief Screws was the lead CPO during those last few months. I have pictures of him standing outside the old supply building. I remember he caught myself and a young…"
Aug 21, 2019
Jim Decota replied to Craig Sidelinger's discussion Chelsea Corpsman and Proud of it. in Chelsea Naval Hospital
"Welcome aboard Craig. I was also there at that time. We also had the Delta jet crash at Logan that Summer in August. That was quite a year for area disasters. Do you use Facebook at all?
There is an active page for Chelsea there. Maybe you and Bob…"
Aug 21, 2019
Craig Sidelinger left a comment for Lindsey E. Ford HMC (SW)
"Thank you. I have had the opportunity for two great careers. When I started out in the Navy I knew it was what I needed at the time and decided in HM school I wanted to make it as a career. Fate would not allow me to stay in the Navy as an HM. I…"
Aug 21, 2019
Craig Sidelinger posted a discussion in Chelsea Naval Hospital
I was stationed at Chelsea as my first duty station right out of A School.  I was assigned to Ward A by Chief Labeda and was later transferred  to x-ray and worked for Chief Pontbriand.  Both of these individuals had a deep impact on my life and…
Aug 21, 2019