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

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  • Jerry Lee Mason January 25, 2013 at 8:25am

    I

    think you replaced me.  I was an AQB in VA-85 untill my dicharge in July of 1967. We were deployed on The Kittyhawk in 1965-66 and 66-67.  Welcome aboard. 

  • Michael J Hazel Jr January 24, 2013 at 10:06pm

    Al, I was with VA-85 from Spring 1967 until April 1970 as an AQB in AIMD.  I made the 1968 & 1969-1970 WESTPAC deployments.  Are there any other AQ's from this period in your membership?   Mike Hazel

  • Larry Kelly January 23, 2013 at 8:37pm
    Several of us went on a beach detachment and spent a day or 2 at DaNang. Those few days count as boots on ground in RVN when it comes to agent orange claims. I have a copy of those orders. Some of the names are Swede, Jim Crow, & Jim Lively. Orders show April 4, 1970
  • Al Lieberman January 15, 2013 at 3:30pm

    If any of you are in touch with other former VA-85 personnel, I ask that you encourage them to join us here (VA-85) on NavyVets.  Also, I ask that if you, or others you're in contact with, are not on the Reunion Roster, message me so I can add you and others to it.  Thanks!

  • George W. Schmidt January 3, 2013 at 10:46pm

    I served in VA-85 from May 1965 to December 1967 as an AT1 and then ATC.  I was a Weapons Systems Specialist and debriefer.  We deployed to SEAsia in 1965 and 1966 in the USS Kitty Hawk (CVA-63).  With my OMIAS Card I also had flights in the A-6A to fix the radios in X-C birds so they could return to NAS Oceana.

  • Al Lieberman December 19, 2012 at 11:58am

    David....That box is definitely a keepsake!

  • David Gordon December 13, 2012 at 12:35pm

    Was VA-85's Disbursing clerk from 1975 - 1978. After my enlistment I attended Fort Hays State University, graduating in 1985 and have been teaching high school science ever since.  A lot of good memories from two Med cruises and living in Virginia Beach.  In 1976 the AO guys in the squadron painted an ammo box green and stenciled the squadron logo on the side, and I used it to carry pay records to and from the Forrestal.  I still have the box.

  • charles KUNK kunkel June 10, 2012 at 6:49pm

    6/9  went to see the blue angels in mankato, i'll never get tired of em

  • Larry A. Powles May 31, 2012 at 6:28pm

    VA-85, Line Shack from 81-82.  Frank, I have A LOT of stories I could share...  LMBO

  • Al Lieberman May 15, 2012 at 9:43am

    Glad to hear all went well Dave. Hope to see everyone again at the next reunion (where and when ever that is).

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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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