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frank c porta replied to Al Lieberman's discussion Is the Forrestal worth saving? in USS Forrestal CV-59
"The Grand Lady is a War memorial, for memory of all Shipmates that lost their lives in 1967. In 1.98 opinion
that is the most important reason
I served on the Forrestal 1970/71 with VA85"
Aug 21, 2019
Douglas G Foster commented on frank c porta's blog post VA85 AO's 68-71
"Hi Frank,
My name is Doug Foster, AO3 on the USS Constellation cruise with VA 85, 69 to 70. I joined VA 85 upon your return from world cruise. From the stories I heard I missed a great cruise and missed some great ports. I hope you are happy and…"
Aug 21, 2019
frank c porta left a comment for Douglas G Foster
"Hi Doug
I'm the same boat, as we get older, any thing that connects us to our glory days really
does that. I hope you had good Christmas and a Happy new year, I can't wait for
the next reunion to meet some of our old shipmates and relive those glory…"
Aug 21, 2019
frank c porta left a comment for Al Lieberman
"Hi Al, I can't wait , do you a date for the next reunion?"
Aug 21, 2019
frank c porta left a comment on VA-85
"I would like to know when the next reunion will be. I was with 85 1967 to 1971
in 1968 on the USS America, 1969-70 on the USS Constellation and  1971 on
the USS Forrestal I have made models of the A6'S  for all three ships with the
markings for…"
Aug 21, 2019
frank c porta left a comment for Du Tho Hua
"I understand, the America was my first ship. Old timers say, your first ship becomes your   first love, well for me the America was. I served on her in 1968, the world cruse and Westpac , I was with VA85 Blackfalcons. At just 19 years old I went…"
Aug 21, 2019
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Aug 21, 2019
frank c porta posted a blog post
VA85 AO's 68-71
LIKE TO FIND ANY OF MY  SHIPMATES ,  
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Aug 21, 2019