Dean VanDrese left a comment on RTC Orlando
"It seems like forever since I was running around on the grinder. The weather was already getting hot and humid and it was only March. I had started out as the Religious Petty Officer for the company but moved over to the Starboard Watch Leader when…"
Aug 21, 2019
Dean VanDrese left a comment on RTC Orlando
"Arrived in Orlando in March '84, enjoyed my time in boot quite a bit. CC's were CPO Grant & PO1 Williams. The Chief was known as Dr. Death and we were his last company, C097."
Aug 21, 2019
Dean VanDrese left a comment on Michigan Navy Veterans
"I was born and raised north of the bridge, in the small town of Escanaba. Proud to be a Yooper."
Aug 21, 2019
Dean VanDrese left a comment on Cold War Navy Veterans
"I am proud to be a Navy Veteran. I was active from 1984 to 1993, then inactive from 1993 until 2008. I hope everyone will keep our dedicated troops in their thoughts and prayers. God Bless America!"
Aug 21, 2019