"Curt - what a small world. I got out of the Navy in 1970...went to work in the ER at Providence hospital in Oakland CA....moved into what we called "Inhalation therapy" at the time, and then became a licensed Respiratory therapist as well. Moved…"
"I was on The Fairfax County, LST 1193. Too funny. Fun times, great memory's and good ports too.
Sorry we missed each other. I stayed in healthcare, even now as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
Did everything from clinician, sales, homecare,…"
"Curt, thanks for the reply. I hven't kept up with any of the people I was stationed with at CHB. I retired from the navy in 1976 as HMC. Attended the Medical University of SC and worked in laboratory medicine for the Hospital Corporation of America…"
"Hey Curt
Janice Hayes, Maureen Kilfoyl and Terry Hamey, and Druscilla Fritche, Rick Vetra, Urology, Bruce Condos, Paul Morris, Stefanik, John Greenwood, Dennis Frey, Keith Burrows and Dr Westbrook. In fact, my surgery was both Dr deWalt & Dr…"
"David, Yes I do remember your name and all the others you mentioned. Others, Nurses, Janice Hayes, Maureen Kilfoyl and Terry Hamey, and Druscilla Fritche. And fellow Corpsmen; Rick Vetra, Urology, Bruce Condos, Paul Morris, Stefanik, John Greenwood,…"
"William, Thanks for the note. Hope you are doing well and keeping those memory's alive. I would love to go back there and visit the base. There was a super tiny diner out the back gate that had great shrimp, scallops and hushpuppies. I was in the…"
"Curt, I was there in 73 and assigned to, of all places the OB/nursery! There are so few people that I remember from then. But, there is a page for Chelsea on Facebook and some of the guys remember a lot of names! One person that may have been there…"
"Hello Curt,
I do believe I remember you. If memory serves, wasn't Dr deWalt Cheif of Orthopedics about your time.
I worked in Occupational Therapy under LCDR Marget Fitzgerald. I was injured while playing one of those "tag" football games down on…"
"Hello and good to be counted among other HMs!! Graduated 13 November 1981 The best thing I ever did was getting started in Navy Medicine! Retired from Mil in 2012 but still serving as that is what they trained me for!!"
"Curt, sorry that it's been a long time since I checked this page! You awokened my sleeping brain! I am trying to get the folks over on the FB page to sign up here also. It's been 3 years, but there are a couple more people on this page now.
After…"
"Curt.....new to this site. HM2 - 1966-70
Do u know how I can order a patch similar to the one used for this site. Says Field Med Service School and UNited States Marine Corps on it. Thanks
Tim Shalk
FMSS Camp Pendleton 1967
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"Interesting background. I did all of the old homecare product line. Also NE Rep. for Lifecare iron lungs, vents, chest shells, pneumobelts, rocking beds for polio cases.
I also worked for Walnut Creek homecare company, Vital Aire and ran the Boston,…"
"David, I was there Ward 14 from 70-72. Do you remember any of the other nurses?
Too many cobwebs for sure. Hope you are doing Well. Thanks for your service.
Curt Hiller, NC"
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I couldn't agree iwth you more...............Corpsman Rock! Nice talking with you. Have a good day!
TIM