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" i started as an SA deck seaman on the USS Durham LKA114, then got slected for TD "A" school. made rate every time i took the test, until E6. they were doing away with the rate and held a select few of us until our EAOS. that held me for 3 more…"
"This is just a general comment. However after browsing so many sites that i cant see right, it is starting to seem that i am the only person from Alaska that joined the NAVY.
Also my hash marks are gold, but two of the rates i wore on my sleeves no…"
Also my hash marks are gold, but two of the rates i wore on my sleeves no…"
"i spent 14 years in, and in a couple rates that i was better than just good at both (YES I AM BLOWING MY OWN HORN And there are a hell of a lot of others that should also be doing it. i should know. because i worked with a lot of them, some were…"
" Steve,
there is a good chance you don't remember me, however i am currently looking at your photo from the wespac V cruise. pg97 2nd row 2nd from left. from over 30 yrs. :) "
there is a good chance you don't remember me, however i am currently looking at your photo from the wespac V cruise. pg97 2nd row 2nd from left. from over 30 yrs. :) "
"Mike,
this would not be the same Mike McConnell that I was stationed with at FASO Jax?"
this would not be the same Mike McConnell that I was stationed with at FASO Jax?"
" steve, i reported aboard june 76 and left for TD A school right after the ship went into drydock"
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Location
Palmer, AK
Birthday:
April 12
Rank
Petty Officer First Class
Enlisted Rating
Naval Aircrewman (Avionics)
Where were you or your family stationed?
USS Durham LKA114 FASOtragrulant Det NAS JAX VP49 NAS JAX HSL42 Det9 NAS Mayport, attached to USS Simpson FFG53
Veteran of Foreign War
The Cold War, Iran, Lebanon, Grenada
Current Status with the US Navy
Honorably Discharged
Start date of your service
March 18, 1976
End date of your service
January 30, 1990
Comments
James sorry to take so long to get back. Yes this is the same Mike McConnell you know at FASODETJAX.
Welcome aboard shipmate, May you have Fair Winds and Following Seas!
Sorry James I don't remember you ....I left the Durham in Oct 77.while in drydock in Long Beach. Lots of former "Durham" crew members on Facebook !