Attack Squadron 85; Official Nickname: Black Falcons, 1958–1994. A-6 squadron / NAS Oceana

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  • I hear you Dave.  I found many of these fee based services provide old. useless info.  Since the majority of people are using wireless technology, their numbers are not easily obtained, especially if they don't publish them. I  get lucky now and then but in most cases I have to wear my "Sherlock Holmes" hat to succeed.
  • Al.... The biggest challange is finding a people search engine that doesnt want to charge for useless information. I dont mind paying at all , I just want my moneys worth....LOL

  • Larry,

    Sorry about the cancer. I hope you are well now. VASVW has new legislation written now looking for sponsor in congress. Check out the web site and it's free to join - always looking for more Blue Water Navy support. Does Rick have written documentation he can send me. Anything to prove to VA that we were exposed will help our cause. Thanks

     

  • Doug:

    Rick called me on the phone giving me that info. Since the blue water bunch has been excluded from AO< claimms are tough.  I had Kidney Cancer that I think was caused by AO. I spent a few days at DaNang in transient from a TAD assignment from Okinawa to the Constellation.

     

  • Thanks Dave.  Yard Dog is a real challenge.  Ardvark on the otherhand may not be.  I may have his first name, Paul, wrong but it started with a P.  Could it be Patrick?
  • hey bruce denner, I believe burnouts real name was donald morris
  • Al , yard dog was from evansville indiana. I have not seen or heard from him since he left va-85..

  • For those of you who know who I'm talking about, I'm sort of on a mission to get in touch with Dave Adams aka Yard-Dog and Paul Delander aka Ardvark.  If you know of their whereabouts, let me know.
  • Hey Larry,

    I also belong to a group VASVW.ORG. A group of Blue Water Sailors, Air Force and others damaged by Agent Orange and trying to get Blue Water Sailors back under presumptive exposure to AO. If you can supply any details, names and or publications to verify this info that would be great news. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

  • 4-11-11  Talked to Rick Slatniske today and he said that Subic Bay has been declared an Agent Orange area.  Maybe that will help some of you with claims.
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2017 VA85 Reunion

Time flies but unfortunately A-6's no longer do.  Nevertheless, keep the camaraderie going!  For those who are wanting or plan to attend the next reunion, it will take place October 5th thru 8th in Charleston, SC.  To get updates regarding the reunion, you need to be added to the reunion roster.  Send an email indicating your interest to:  va85reunion@gmail.comWe had a great time during our last reunion in 2014.  Lets keep it going.  Hope to see everyone there.Any suggestions?

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Locating an old shipmate.

Does anyone recall a tall AT in the early 80's? His name was Steve, but I can't recall his last name.Also, I'm trying to locate an AE, Joey Martinez, if anyone knows how to contact him. He was in VA85 in the late 70's- early 80's.Any help would be much appreciated.

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