Gerald A Todd

Gerald A Todd left a comment for David De Rooy

"Thanks for the welcome. San Diego boot camp nov 1967, NAS Chase field Beeville Tx mar 1968 to mar 1970. GITMO BAY CUBA apr 1970 to sept 1970. AT3 at discharge. Joined the Navy to see the world, native Texan so saw southern cal, south Texas and the…"

Gerald A Todd left a comment for David De Rooy

"Was a plane captain, at the time worked on F8 Crusaders. Also training Petty officer for line shack. Asst to PO1 for our division."

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David De Rooy January 18, 2019 at 5:34pm

I got my green stripes straight out of boot camp. The one promise the Navy recruiter made that was good. My Dad was Air Force in WWII so I wanted aviation too. I wanted Photo Mate school 1st choice but got ABH (fifth choice) It all worked out and I had a great four years in the Navy.

Welcome airdale
David De Rooy January 18, 2019 at 3:34pm

Thanks for replying. Your service was a year before me. What did you do while stationed at Gitmo?
David De Rooy January 18, 2019 at 2:43pm

Welcome aboard Gerald. We're happy to have you along. share some memories with us
Emmet Molloy January 18, 2019 at 10:49am

Welcome Gerald!

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Gender

Male

Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Birthday:

August 23

Rank

Petty Officer Third Class

Enlisted Rating

Aviation Electronics Technician

Where were you or your family stationed?

NAS CHASE FIELD Beevill Tx/ NAS Guantanamo Bay,Cuba

Veteran of Foreign War

None

Current Status with the US Navy

Honorably Discharged

Start date of your service

November 9, 1967

End date of your service

November 9, 1971