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

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  • frank c porta October 30, 2015 at 4:16pm

    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 those ships. I trying to get those pics on my page, my grandson

    going to help me because I am BC{before computer}. Also I made  models of all the

    aircraft of CVW-6 on the America 1968 , F4J's A7A's ,A6 RA5C E2C and two

    A3's. The next and last is the C1{Miss America}

  • Al Lieberman March 30, 2015 at 1:16am

    If anyone has some pics of Rat (Jim DeLucia), his son would appreciate a copy.  Unfortunately he wasn't able to acquire pictures of his late father because much of Jim's personal belongings were lost.

  • Al Lieberman March 30, 2015 at 12:46am

    In my never ending search for former shipmates, I just learned that Jim DeLucia, aka Rat, passed away on December 27, 2013.  Rat was a good person who was always willing to lend a hand and help you out if he could. Rat dedicated his skills to the Line division and the Powerplants shop.  Those who knew Rat, knew a damn fine mech. RIP Rat.

  • Al Lieberman February 17, 2015 at 11:25am

    Reminder....
    If you have any changes such as address, email or phone numbers, etc. that need be made to the reunion roster, let me know.
    Also let me know if you need to be added.

  • Al Lieberman September 9, 2014 at 9:47am

    If you're interested in attending the reunion and have not already registered, you can register at the check-in. Message me for details.

  • Al Lieberman August 6, 2014 at 3:06pm

    Reunion reminder was sent out. If you didn't receive it, let me know.

  • DaleW George July 10, 2014 at 11:16am
    When I left Va 85 to go to school in Millington Jarvis and Steve where there I think Steve was already discharged at that time I remember him being from TN
  • David Bevis July 8, 2014 at 11:56pm

    hey dale, we have searched high and low for hillbilly, can not find him, there are quite a few on here from our era... if you can think of where steve was from , his home town, I can work on it some again... just let me know. FYI we have lost some good ol' boys too. Will fill you in at reunion.

  • DaleW George July 8, 2014 at 7:19pm
    Hey anyone out there heard from Ron Jarvis or Steve Grogan akaHillbilly
  • DaleW George July 8, 2014 at 7:13pm
    Hello Falcons sorry to hear about randy was on line crew with him good guy looking forward to September.
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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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