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"44 years ago today I celebrated my 21st birthday in Boot Camp at San Diego. I was first in Company 646 then transferred over to Company 4007 Bluejackets Choir. One of the greatest experiences in my Naval Career.."
"Alfred, I was at Ft. Allen during May, 1970- December, 1971. What section were you in at the Commsta? I was in Section Three in DCS. Your name does not sound familiar, but hey, it has been over forty years since we were there. The most significant…"
"I don't remember much about the Chow at RTC/NTC San Diego, but the best chow was at NavCommSta Puerto Rico, Ft. Allen. Chief Hamilton was the man in charge of the Chow Hall at Ft. Allen. He treated us like KINGS when holidays rolled around.
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"Hi Bruce,
You were in BJC three years before I was. It was one of the best experiences that I had while in Boot Camp. Do you still live in Texas? I live in Waco and work at Baylor University.
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You were in BJC three years before I was. It was one of the best experiences that I had while in Boot Camp. Do you still live in Texas? I live in Waco and work at Baylor University.
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"Our Company number was 4007. We also made several tapes of the National Anthem and the Navy Hymn that I can swear that I have heard myself in when TV stations used them to go off the air in the old days of TV. One of our favorite eating spots in San…"
"Steven,
When exactly did you become a member of the Blue Jacket Choir. I was there from October, 1969 thru December , 1969. After boot I attended RM "A" School in San Diego."
When exactly did you become a member of the Blue Jacket Choir. I was there from October, 1969 thru December , 1969. After boot I attended RM "A" School in San Diego."
"Those months in the BJC were priceless. We were very fortunate to have liberty every weekend. We sang all over the San Diego area. One of the highlights of my time with the BJC was doing the National Anthem at a Charger football game. I like to tell…"
"Bill are you still living in New York. I am on Facebook. Are you on Facebook?"
"You are so right. I remember that he drilled us in our music very meticulous. I was hoping to try out for the Navy Choir, but when I got my assignment to RM "A" School I changed my mind. I am glad that I did. My career in the Navy helped me secure…"
"Harry,
I vaguely remember you. I was in Section Three in the ComCtr. I worked in DCS. I worked the Send/Receive banks. You left just shortly after I did. I left the week of Christmas in 1970. Do you remember anyone such as Bill Sheltry, Bill…"
I vaguely remember you. I was in Section Three in the ComCtr. I worked in DCS. I worked the Send/Receive banks. You left just shortly after I did. I left the week of Christmas in 1970. Do you remember anyone such as Bill Sheltry, Bill…"
"You said that you were there from February 1970 to February 1972. I was at Ft. Allen from May, 1970 to December, 1971."
"Howard,
Do you remember the director's name. It slips my mind right now. The BJ Choir was a fun unit. We got liberty every weekend. If we were in uniform ( most of us were) and we at a eating establishment we usually would do a few numbers. The…"
Do you remember the director's name. It slips my mind right now. The BJ Choir was a fun unit. We got liberty every weekend. If we were in uniform ( most of us were) and we at a eating establishment we usually would do a few numbers. The…"
"Boot camp did not change much from 1969. I was there from September 29, 1969 to the end of December. I was in the Blue Jacket Choir. I think that I graduated at least 10 different times (the last one being mine). We practiced all day long either on…"
"Did anyone going througn RM "A" School in the late 60's early 70's have John Walker as an instructor?"
"Went to boot in San Diego form September 29,1969 thru December, 1969. My boot company was 636, but I was also a member of the Blue Jacket Choir (Company 4007) while in boot camp. It was a great time. After boot I attended RM "A" School in San Diego…"
"At boot camp September 29,1969 thru December, 1969. Original company was 636. I went on to be a member of the Blue Jacket Choir Company 4007. I went through at least 12 graduations during my stay at boot. We brought all the graduating companies on…"
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Tom,
When I arrived in July 1971, I was immediately placed in X-Division. Shortly thereafter, I was internally moved to Security Department. I didn't get to work in the COMMSTA until January 1972 timeframe. I don't remember which section I initially reported to, but RM1 Dale Lott was the senior first class (Watch Traffic Chief?) responsible to the Communications Watch Officer (a Chief Radioman).
I wasn't there for the flood, but I heard a lot of horror stories.
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