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"I will assume you wee a signalman on the USS Edson. What years? I retired in 1996 from the USNR. Did 10 years active and 12 years in the Naval reserves as an SM1."
"Welcome onboard Patrick. RM's have always been part of OC Division. We had a lot in common. I learned how to operate a radio handset as a boat SM, with the help of my RM buddies."
"Thanks for sharing Vince. Retired in 96 in the USNR as SM1 no regrets either. It is, what it is . Full acceptance. I also took responsibility for my contributions. School of hard knocks did wonders. Navy sent me to school and bought me books.…"
"HI Al looks like you had an interesting Naval career. I retiered from the Naval reserves with a combination of 10 years active and 11 reserve. I had broken service of active, reserve, active and finally finished my ttime in the reserves with 22…"
"HI Robert, would need to see a pic. I Also, was assigned to the transient barrack for a short stint. So, I'm not sure if we were to ships passing in the night. I had a buddy that worked side by side with me, John Gilllette Remember him. HE was an…"
"I was Galley Master at Arms 1986- Dec 87 on the RTC and Training side of building. Saw lots of recruits and provided galley training to many. Any shipmates from that time period out there?
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"Welcome Paul Durkee to the Signal gang. Are you an SMC? we are looking for the chief of the Signal Gang."
"Welcome SM 1 Roseberry. NIce to see you join the Signal Gang."
"Found myself laughing hysterically becuasue I indentified with the ambiguity of some of the statements and having lived with many of the incoveniences and disappointments. Would not give up any of it. Its made me who I am. Thanks for the lsugh…"
"Enlisted in 1973 and retired in 1996 as an SM1 while in the Navy Reserves ( Fort Schuyler, NY.). Like many of you, I passed the advancement exam with flying colors, but was not selected. I only took it once and had even extended my reitrement, to…"
"ZWC:
I didn't know of a Signalman "A" school in R.I. I went to SM school in Orlando, 1973. From there I went to my first Navy destroyer, "USS George K. Mackenzie DD-836.
I did would like to connect with other Sivvy Wavers. We are a unique elite…"
I didn't know of a Signalman "A" school in R.I. I went to SM school in Orlando, 1973. From there I went to my first Navy destroyer, "USS George K. Mackenzie DD-836.
I did would like to connect with other Sivvy Wavers. We are a unique elite…"
"Served as a Signalman for 22 years - Have Active duty and the rest in the Naval Reserves. Would like to talk to other skivy waivers who sailed the seas on the signal bridge. SM 1 Roberto Ramos, USNR Retired"
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Location
New York, NY
Birthday:
September 12
Age:
69
Rank
Petty Officer First Class
Enlisted Rating
Quartermaster
Where were you or your family stationed?
Served on: RTC - Great Lakes Signalman "A" School - Orlando, Fl USS George K Mackenzie DD 836 USS Myles C Fox DD 827, USS Canisteo AO 99 USS Robison DDG 12 NTC - San Diego, CA Special Boat Unit 13 USS Sprague FFG 16 Fort Schuyler Bronx, NY.
Veteran of Foreign War
Vietnam
Current Status with the US Navy
Retired
Start date of your service
August 15, 1973
End date of your service
January 6, 1996
Comments
I meant to say "NTC" not "RTC" Im' like you with pictures, I would have to see his picture. Here's mine from back then..