Darrell Poole replied to coy smith's discussion my service on the "Connie" in USS Constellation CV-64
"Hi Coy, I am Darrell i served onboard the connie for the final deployment 00-03. now when you say deep sixed her do you mean thay mothballed her or sent her to davie jones locker ?"
Aug 21, 2019
coy smith commented on Douglas Karr's blog post Welcoming 2,000 Navy Vets
"Douglas:
Thanks for all your hard work and obviously the finances that you have had to provide in order to make this site available for all of us vets. The info that I've found on the blogs has been great! Much appreciated!"
Aug 21, 2019
coy smith commented on Douglas Karr's blog post Obama's VA Healthcare Program a Test for Universal Healthcare
"I, too, have health insurance that was bargained for through the union that I was a member of for 35 years. Upon retirement it was to be paid through what at the time was an abundant retirement fund. As with most other americans the economy has…"
Aug 21, 2019
coy smith left a comment for Douglas Karr
"Thanks for the welcome, douglas, and I appreciate the opportunity to chat with other veterans such as yourself. Hopefully, Christmas and the new year will bring renewed hope and prosperity for us all. I am now a retired communications worker and…"
Aug 21, 2019
coy smith posted a discussion in USS Constellation CV-64
I recall working the flight deck of the old Gal, and seeing the waves of jets returning from their missions both during the day and night time ops. The most nostalgic memory is of the A-1 skyraiders (spads) that were onboard for the 1966 deployment…
Aug 21, 2019
coy smith posted photos
Aug 21, 2019
coy smith commented on Jim Decota's video
"Jim, thanks for the great video,it reenforces both pride and memories.
coy smith, u.s.n., 1965-1969"
Oct 26, 2010