"When I went to bootcamp in '86, they weren't allowed to strike us. However, they got around physical attacks with physical pain. I remember we got 'cycled' in boot camp for a few hours. One of the recruits overheated and passed out. He literally…"
"Boot camp for me was also out of high school, only i almost made a mistake and joined the marines but i woke up and smellled the coffee and signed up for the navy, i went to Orlando Fla. in June of 1974 like i sad right out of high school, i guess…"
In 1965 with my graduation from high school complete I was looking for something new, something that was out of the normal order. I knew that I wanted to go to college but now was not the time. I was looking for something that would challenge me and…
I'm Bill Karr. My son Doug created this site and I help him out a bit. We hope that you enjoy it.
The following message is from Doug:
1. Be sure to upload an image of yourself. You can add your image on your Footlocker.
2. Click the Commands tab and search for your commands so that you can join them and add them to your page! This is how other shipmates will find you.
3. Invite all your shipmates!
4. Don't hesitate to add an event or a reunion to the Events tab!
5. We've also started Commands for each State. Be sure to join or add your own state!
I give out gifts often for those folks who participate on Navy Vets! Be sure to start up a blog post or two and tell us all about your time in the Navy!
Thanks,
Doug
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Gender
Male
Location
Capitola, CA
Rank
Enlisted
Where were you or your family stationed?
Naval Air Station North Island
Naval Base San Diego
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I'm Bill Karr. My son Doug created this site and I help him out a bit. We hope that you enjoy it.
The following message is from Doug:
1. Be sure to upload an image of yourself. You can add your image on your Footlocker.
2. Click the Commands tab and search for your commands so that you can join them and add them to your page! This is how other shipmates will find you.
3. Invite all your shipmates!
4. Don't hesitate to add an event or a reunion to the Events tab!
5. We've also started Commands for each State. Be sure to join or add your own state!
I give out gifts often for those folks who participate on Navy Vets! Be sure to start up a blog post or two and tell us all about your time in the Navy!
Thanks,
Doug