Michael Montoya replied to Randal Heldt's discussion December 1979 boot camp in RTC San Diego
"The R & O building has not changed (I saw it last Dec 99), and the grinder is used as safe area for practicing fire fighting skills. The barracks (Newer ones) were in the process of being converted to 2 man rooms, I walked through a couple.
Simple…"
Aug 21, 2019
Michael Montoya replied to Randal Heldt's discussion December 1979 boot camp in RTC San Diego
"When I had to go through my "Want list" concerning my retirement ceremony, I chose the R&O courtyard (Where I got off the bus.
Got a chance to walk through the barracks....erie! I managed to "retrieve" that piece of wood (With the hand outline) we…"
Aug 21, 2019
Michael Montoya replied to Randal Heldt's discussion December 1979 boot camp in RTC San Diego
"Hey Randal,
I was in CO 272. Entered boot camp December 3rd and was in the barracks along the fence next to MCRD.
The only photo's I have are from the "Book""
Aug 21, 2019
Michael Montoya left a comment on US Navy Patternmakers
"I cross rated to Patternmaker in 91, and my first command was Subase Pearl Harbor, I relieved Dave Roberts as lead PM/Shop sup.
Spent a lot of my off time practicing non-patternmaking woodworking skills. Loved the job!
Left Hawaii to serve on the…"
Aug 21, 2019