ROBIN RUBEN FLORES replied to Phil Mercuri's discussion Naval Training Center San Diego 1976 in Naval Training Center San Diego
"Nope.... Drill Co. 944 in 1977"
Aug 21, 2019
ROBIN RUBEN FLORES commented on Douglas James Riley's photo
"Thanks Jim. Seemed like just yesterday I was in the Navy. How things change."
Aug 21, 2019
ROBIN RUBEN FLORES left a comment on USS Recruit TDE/TFFG-1
"Agreed. I'll be delighted to help Jim."
Aug 21, 2019
ROBIN RUBEN FLORES left a comment on USS Recruit TDE/TFFG-1
"Drill Company 944 (1977).
 
What can I do to help? Also: Walt I recall a time when no one thanked me for my service while on active duty. A result of the Vietnam Era and the way civilians looked down on the military. Lasted until Reagan became…"
Aug 21, 2019
ROBIN RUBEN FLORES left a comment on Uss Julius A. Furer DEG 6
"Ironic that my CO during my time on JAF was also a Stark
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Aug 21, 2019
ROBIN RUBEN FLORES left a comment on Naval Station Charleston
"Was first stationed there at the pistol range and station armory. We also operated and maintained the 3" 50 saluting battery guns and the two station magazines. Hard work keeping the grass cut at those spots. Was a wonderful time for a 19 year old…"
Aug 21, 2019
ROBIN RUBEN FLORES left a comment on USS Forrestal CV-59
"Was TAD on the old forest fire. It was the only ship I served on that had a decent weight room.
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Aug 21, 2019
ROBIN RUBEN FLORES left a comment on Naval Training Center San Diego
"anyone from Drill Company 944, 1977?
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Aug 21, 2019
ROBIN RUBEN FLORES left a comment on USS Sierra AD-18
"I am now an attorney practicing law in Chattanooga, TN. There is a court officer in the Hamilton County Juvenile Court who served on Sierra at the same time as I.
Small world.........
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Aug 21, 2019
ROBIN RUBEN FLORES commented on Douglas James Riley's photo
"was this on a sub? I never had racks like that on the many ships I served on"
Aug 21, 2019
ROBIN RUBEN FLORES replied to Jerald Terwilliger's discussion What Military Awards Did You or Your Unit Earn in Cold War Navy Veterans
"This makes no sense"
Aug 21, 2019
ROBIN RUBEN FLORES commented on Jason Scott Cordova's photo
"That looks like the Santa Barbara AE-28
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Aug 21, 2019
ROBIN RUBEN FLORES commented on Jason Scott Cordova's photo
"this one is clearer....USNS ship. Which one is it?
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Aug 21, 2019
ROBIN RUBEN FLORES commented on ROBIN RUBEN FLORES's photo
"The guys with the shoulder boards are West German enlisted sailors...and they were some great friends!"
Aug 21, 2019
ROBIN RUBEN FLORES commented on Gregory Charles Hunt's blog post Caidence, and faces
"Sure was....never know how good things were until you get our age and look back"
Aug 21, 2019
ROBIN RUBEN FLORES commented on ROBIN RUBEN FLORES's photo
"Y'all didn't???? Anyway, cool to contact someone who was there at nearly same time."
Aug 21, 2019
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