Ken Estes left a comment on Recruit Training Command, RTC Great Lakes
"RTC Great Lakes mid-May 1956 to first of September 1956 Company 333, fresh out of high school-rural central Kansas.  Got signaled out when they ask for musicians.  I said Tuba and spent Wed-Thur evenings practice with the band and then on Saturday…"
Aug 21, 2019
Ken Estes left a comment on USS Ranger CVA-61
"$14 million and a pier to tie up at.   It is too late, unless you have the money and the location--let me know and we will bust buns with Congress to get her saved!"
Aug 21, 2019
Ken Estes left a comment on USS Ranger CVA-61
"Aloha Terry,
Thank you Terry and all else who contributed.  The Foundation really tried but without $millions vs $'s it could not gain traction.   I have partnered with another Rangerman--John Slaughter, to produce a memorial, History and Reunion…"
Aug 21, 2019
Ken Estes left a comment on USS Ranger CVA-61
"Been a while since I posted (Feb 2011)   This is sad news I bring.  I retired shortly after I made this post, leaving the effort in I hoped better hands.  After 13 years of trying to save Ranger, they had a location and were starting to raise…"
Aug 21, 2019
Ken Estes left a comment on USS Ranger CVA-61
"Came aboard Ranger with VAH-6, TAD to Ships Company OP DIV, Photo Lab as PH3 left six months later PH2.  Spent 6 years in the Navy, 6 months on Ranger and the last 12 years with the Ranger Foundation working to save and preserve Ranger as a Museum…"
Aug 21, 2019
Ken Estes posted photos
Aug 21, 2019