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"Who in the world was the GM1 from Hope, Arkansas that was onboard in the early 80's. I live near Hope now and would like to locate him, however I cannot recall his name. Can anybody help me ?"
"Welcome, William. Good to hear from you again after all these years. Hope you enjoy this site. Be sure to join the Joseph Strauss command."
"your name sounds familiar. What were your commands? I was at Mayport (base supply) 1978-80 and then aboard the Joseph Strauss 80-84 (Pearl Harbor)."
"Welcome, Robert. I served aboard the Busy Lady 1976-78 as an SH. Good to have you as a member of Navyvets."
"The statue at the top of the tower is Christopher Columbus"
"I was on the Joey (Smokin' Joe) 1980-1984. When I first arrived on the ship it was like no command I'd ever even heard of. If you can remember the show Baa Baa Black Sheep it was kinda like that. A ship of misfits. Oh, there were many stories to be…"
"Hey. I remember standing a lot of underway bridge watches. It was always REAL FUN during bad weather. Hurricanes were the best times. We used to tie ourselves onto the (boat housing?) on the fantail during heavy seas while on watch. And trying to…"
"I did my shore duty at Base Supply as Impress Driver from 1978-80. It was good duty."
"I went to bootcamp in May 1973, Company 169. Our CC was Chief Pelt and we were his first company. He took us all to Happy Hour one evening because he thought it was going to be something fun. Some fun that was.
I went back again in 2002 (I think it…"
I went back again in 2002 (I think it…"
"Welcome Aboard, John. Good to have you on board."
"No, I don't guess we know each other. I was in the navy from '73 -84. I was stationed in Florida twice as well as served a two year shore duty stint at Mayport Base Supply. Looks like we have more than Mayport in common as we both served 11 years…"
"Hello Tim,
I served on the Sparkle City 1974-76. I began in 1st Div and later used the striker program to go into Supply as an SH. I had a lot of good times and made some good liberty ports on her. She gave a heck of a ride!!!!"
I served on the Sparkle City 1974-76. I began in 1st Div and later used the striker program to go into Supply as an SH. I had a lot of good times and made some good liberty ports on her. She gave a heck of a ride!!!!"
"Hello Tim,
I served on the Sparkle City 1974-76. I began in 1st Div and later used the striker program to go into Supply as an SH"
I served on the Sparkle City 1974-76. I began in 1st Div and later used the striker program to go into Supply as an SH"
"Ron, You must remember when she was called Building 19. I reenlisted for orders to the YoYo because she didn't make cruises. As soon as I got on her she went back to making cruises! Just my luck! It was a fine ship though. I worked in the ship's…"
"Ron, do you recall the photo of the two water spouts that was coming our way one day just about liberty call time? The guy who took the photo was to have given me one but I never did get it."
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William, You have created the most uder friendly web I have seen yet. Thanks for the effort. I know it takes a lot of work and skill. We all appreciate what you have done to help us communicate with each other.
Hello William,
I was an airdale while in. My Dad was a carreer sailor, since enlisting in 1943, serving 26 years. He retired in 1968, passed away in 1980. His brother Buddy served in WWII also, but got out after the war. He however had 3 DD's sunk out from under him in the Solomons. in one day. My Dad's favorite Ship was the USS Kidd DD 661. As his son I am an honorary member of the Kidd. Named After Isaac C Kidd, who died on the Arizona. In 2006, I had the honor of being invited the the commisioning of the newest Name sake DDG 100, in Gavaleston TX. What a thrill and honor that was. I now get to communicate with the CMC Greene on a regular basis. DDG 100 is home ported in San Diego, now as My wife who is also retired Navy, are moving there in early 2012. where I hope to become a member of the USS Midway. staff.
By the way Thank You for your service, and I hope to meet with you in the future. Although I'm an old airdale; Tin Can Sailors have always been at the top of my Favorites List.
Knoiw what you mean about it being a small world. Very small indeed. Love the slideshow by the way.
Orange Park boarders NAS JAX. In fact I think it is actaully considered to be in Orange Park - don't quote me on that. I know that once I tried to get the number to the main gate I believe and directory assistance didn't have in in the Jacksonville listings and I asked her to try Orange Park and then she found it.
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