Frank "Cowboy" Kistler left a comment on VA-85
"Howdy everyone, been awhile since I have checked this page out and noticed I am getting behind on staying in touch. Has been a hectic year with the job. I am starting to see names again that I recognize from my time with the Falcons from 79-82.…"
Aug 21, 2019
Frank "Cowboy" Kistler replied to Al Lieberman's discussion Interested in a reunion? in VA-85
"Al, would enjoy a reunion. My only problem is the summer time as with my job I can not get away anytime during the summer. Any other time would be great as long as I have enough notice. Also need the drive time as it takes me three days to get there…"
Aug 21, 2019
Frank "Cowboy" Kistler left a comment for Larry A. Powles
"Howdy my friend. Finally no snow, but they are talking about it again being possible. Right now we are scheduled for three days of rain which is good. Always use the moisture. Well take care my friend and God Bless."
Aug 21, 2019
Frank "Cowboy" Kistler replied to Douglas Karr's discussion A New Uniform coming soon for the US Navy!
"Why not? Make the camouflage blue with white wavy lines for the uniform so they look like the whitecaps of the ocean as you run around on the deck. Either that gray with black non skid patched on so you look like part of the deck. Sounds like…"
Aug 21, 2019
Frank "Cowboy" Kistler left a comment for Larry A. Powles
"Howdy Larry,

Doing good my friend especially after the shooting. My head is on straight and looking ahead. Hope you are doing well and enjoyed looking at the property and yes jealousy is there. Would love to have that land.

God Bless Bro."
Aug 21, 2019
Frank "Cowboy" Kistler left a comment on VA-85
"Depends on how you classiffy "kids". I have two of my own, one boy and one girl, both grown and have kids of their own so yep now I'm a Grandpa. I also have six step children that refer to me as dad so I claim them also. So I guess you could say…"
Aug 21, 2019
Frank "Cowboy" Kistler left a comment for Al Lieberman
"I didn't get to VA 85 until october of 79. Did my TAD duty in laundry and then went to the AME shop then to the line. But can always make new friends as well as reaquaint old ones."
Aug 21, 2019
Frank "Cowboy" Kistler left a comment on VF 103 Sluggers
"Was in VF103 from 1985-1986 aboard the USS Sara working on the F14. I was the shift supervisor and CDI for the night shift in the AME shop"
Aug 21, 2019
Frank "Cowboy" Kistler left a comment on VA-85
"Howdy Kunkel didn't work in the PR shop but do remember you. Things are going good here. I now live back in South Dakota and work for the County Sheriff's Office. And you where you at and what are you doing?"
Aug 21, 2019
Frank "Cowboy" Kistler left a comment on VA-85
"Hello to all. I had the distiguished pleasure of being with VA85 "Buckeyes" from 1979-1983 before transferring to shore duty. Anxious to hear from fellow shipmates and restart old friendships."
Aug 21, 2019
Frank "Cowboy" Kistler left a comment for Ken Colvin
"Ken you old sea dog, long time no here. Hope to hear from ya as it has been awhile."
Aug 21, 2019
Frank "Cowboy" Kistler posted a photo
1981 Forrestal
Aug 21, 2019
  • Frank "Cowboy" Kistler Hey I was actually skinny at some point and time. Don't remember when but I was.
    Aug 21, 2019