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"Frank, the only roadblock so far is trying to do a book signing at Barnes & Noble. They won't do one because the book is non-returnable since it's print on demand. But I'd recommend Lulu otherwise, even though YOU do all of the editing on your own,…"
"Frank, I immigrated to the US from the UK in 1970, so I definitely share your feelings about illegals. I think that illegals have been accepted far too easy and the handouts are what keeps them coming back. Bush never stopped them either, and it's…"
"I did the ditch in 1982 onboard USS Forrestal. I talk about the transit in my book and mentioned how all of the aircraft had to have their canopies covered up in what looked like tin foil!"
"My brother was on this ship (David Rudolph) 85-87 I believe. He might have worked in either second or third division as a deck seaman but was striking for Gas Turbine technician."
"I remember sending in my petition to Jack some time ago, but I am afraid it's a worthless effort to save her to being a museum now because she's pretty much ready to be sunk and has been stripped completely from the inside out to being nothing but a…"
"I served on this ship very briefly being TAD to COMUSNAVCENT and worked as a CWO up in Radio Central. I barely got to know the crew there and then it was time for me to leave."
"New to this FCA command. Retired as an IT1 from NCTS Washington DC; did 20 years, served onboard USS Forrestal, USS Sellers, USS LaSalle and USS Charleston."
"I first came in as an OT then on to RM "A" school in San Diego, late 1980. Went to USS Forrestal, then on to USS Sellers (1983). My book tells a very detailed story of my time in both radio shacks and covers very much about the Radioman rating and…"
"I was on the FID 1980-1983 and left her in Philly. I miss being on this ship and have found a lot of the former RM's from the time I was onboard but I remember a lot of the other guys from the different departments. My book covers that period of…"
"It's good to be a part of this Cold War command. I am brand new at this Navy Veterans site, so a little bit about myself can be found on my page. I wrote my book and it includes a lot of details about my first enlistment during the Cold War…"
"Great advertising ploy to get you in there and buy a steak dinner.
I'll go - but we'll just get a glass of water, LOL!"
I'll go - but we'll just get a glass of water, LOL!"
"I think she had what was coming to her. But I am disappointed. This is what - 2010 - and there are STILL abusive CO's out there? I won't name names, but USS Charleston (LKA-113) back in 1987 received a HORRIBLE CO who was abusive, especially to the…"
"now why would McCain fight against a Cold War medal for CW veterans?"
"I always had a negative view on McCain anyway. He's a progressive apologist....very weak conservative; not good presidential material."
I've written some sea stories and had them published....so tell your stories here if you'd like! In turn, I will drop in excerpts from my book. I hope to hear from all of you soon enough, so start typin'!!!!
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Location
Fishersville, VA
Rank
Petty Officer First Class
Where were you or your family stationed?
OT "A" School, Norfolk VA RM "A" School, San Diego CA USS Forrestal (CV-59) Mayport FL USS Sellers (DDG-11) Charleston SC SHAPE BE USS Charleston (LKA-113) Norfolk VA
Veteran of Foreign War
The Cold War, Desert Storm, Desert Shield
Current Status with the US Navy
Retired
Start date of your service
April 10, 1980
End date of your service
May 30, 2000
Comments
John,
I served with you at NCTS. :)
Remember Morgan?
Wow that was forever ago.
Regards,
Rachel
Hello John,
I was wondering if you would happen to have served with Fred Buncombe on board the USS Sellers. He was a good friend of mine from boot camp and meet up with him once in your homeport when the Vreeland stopped and took a chance at visiting your ship there and reconnected with him at that point but have lost track of him over the years. Thanks for your time John.
Jeff Duex
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