Richard C. Cox left a comment on Naval Air Station Lemoore, California
"I first arrived and was in VA-125 for A4 training.  I had orders to VA-146, but was changed to VA-94.  I spent a lot of time deployed either on workups or shipboard.  During that time it was always up in the air as to how long we would be on WesPac.…"
Aug 21, 2019
Richard C. Cox left a comment on NAS Whidbey Island, WA
"I remember a Franks, but it has been many years ago.  I worked with him once in AIMD.  Had a lot of good times."
Aug 21, 2019
Richard C. Cox left a comment on Shellbacks
"I almost didn't participate, but at the last minute, I did.  Great experience, no fresh water showers only salt water.  I did get to cross a few more times and help initiate more lowly wogs,Bon Homme 2 times, Enterprise 1, Ranger 1, and Connie 1.…"
Aug 21, 2019
Richard C. Cox left a comment on USS Bon Homme Richard CVA-31
"I don't remember the exact date, we had been at sea for a very long period, but we had a safety stand down day.  We pulled into DaNang Harbor about 1000 in the morning and dropped anchor so they could hold an awards ceremony on flight deck.  We were…"
Aug 21, 2019
Richard C. Cox left a comment on USS Bon Homme Richard CVA-31
"I will have to double check, but I think it was '68, '69, '70"
Aug 21, 2019
Richard C. Cox left a comment on USS Enterprise CVN-65
"I thought I had already joined USS Enterprise group.  I'm fairly certain I walked aboard Jan. 2, 1975.  It's been so long I will have to check out my year books to find out for sure.  Except for the bent shaft which caused a rough ride on 2nd deck…"
Aug 21, 2019
Richard C. Cox left a comment on USS Bon Homme Richard CVA-31
"I was part of VA-94 and made 3 WESPAC tours on board.  Became shellback my first cruise on her.  Very proud ship she was, I really liked the time I spent there.  Good Liberty ports, she could actually tie up at pier in Singapore Navy base.  Lots of…"
Aug 21, 2019
Richard C. Cox left a comment on Attack Squadron 128 VA-128
"I retired from VA-128 on Dec. 16, 1997.  I had been from one command at NAS Whidbey early 1970.  AIMD, OPS, VA-165, VA-196, and finally VA=128.  I met Adm. Lyle Bull when he was a Lt.  I also met his son just before I left Whidbey after I retired.…"
Aug 21, 2019
Richard C. Cox left a comment on Shellbacks
"I just reread and my post was still there.  Each time I crossed the Equator I was in the Pacific, but never at the 180 degree (IDL).  I always understood a Golden shellback had crossed at GMT and Equator meet line.  I was wrong.  Golden is crossing…"
Aug 21, 2019
Richard C. Cox left a comment on Shellbacks
"James when you cross the international dateline in the Pacific Ocean, it is 180 degrees from "0".  You can only cross the "0" by "0" line for Golden Shellback in the Atlantic Ocean."
Aug 21, 2019
Richard C. Cox left a comment on Shellbacks
"The Navy still has a Bon Homme Richard in it's fleet, but she is not an aircraft carrier. A Wasp class amphibious assault ship LHD-6, the third ship to bear the name.  I know what you mean about the 44 years ago, getting hard to remember yesterday.I…"
Aug 21, 2019
Richard C. Cox left a comment on Shellbacks
"to Peter D. Lister:  I first crossed the equator on the Bon Homme Richard at the same time you did.  By the way, Did you know AO1 "Frenchie"? (real name Lachappelle)"
Aug 21, 2019
Richard C. Cox left a comment on NAS Whidbey Island, WA
"I remember Brad Black.  I used to fish on the inland side of Dugualla Bay, on the creek.  Planning a trip to visit, but not sure when."
Aug 21, 2019
Richard C. Cox left a comment on NAS Whidbey Island, WA
"I spent most of my career either attached to NAS Whidbey Island or to a squadron assigned there.  My first duty was at AIMD 1970-1974.  Next time I was there I was assigned to SAR (OPS), from 1978-1981.  Final duty station was VA-128 from 1984 to…"
Aug 21, 2019
Richard C. Cox left a comment on Attack Squadron VA-196
"I joined squadron in Jan. 1975.  Was there during end of Viet Nam.  I made cruise to Australia in 1976, and made '77 cruise before transferring."
Aug 21, 2019
Richard C. Cox left a comment on Ohio Navy Veterans
"I joined Nov. 1963 in Warren, Ohio.  I graduated from Bristol High school,  I Went to boot camp at Great Lakes in winter time (not very smart).  I was stationed at or traveled around the world during my career.  Spent a lot of time on aircraft…"
Aug 21, 2019
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