Donald Everett Crews left a comment on Naval Training Center San Diego
"I was in Company 125 at RTC San Diego-February 1968-Company Commander was BMC Tucker. I was the Educational PO."
Aug 21, 2019
Donald Everett Crews left a comment on US Navy Retired
"Retired in 1988 as a Chief Hospital Corpsman.  Retired from USS Shenandoah AD44 homeported in Norfolk, Virginia.  Enjoyed all my 20+ years in the Navy; most notably a 3 year tour of duty in Idaho Falls, Idaho with Naval Administrative Unit which…"
Aug 21, 2019
Donald Everett Crews left a comment on USS Lexington CVT-16
"Never actually crewmember aboard Lex, but did carrier quals with VA-174 out of Cecil Field, Florida-squadron corpsman. "
Aug 21, 2019
Donald Everett Crews left a comment on Naval Hospital, Bethesda
"Completed EENT School at Bethesda in April 1973.  Our son was born there and I transferred from there to NH Orlando, Florida."
Aug 21, 2019
Donald Everett Crews left a comment on NAS Cecil Field
"I was squadron corpsman for VA-174 from 1971 (or thereabouts) to late 1972.  Worked in the dispensary with HMC Reese in Medical Records."
Aug 21, 2019
Donald Everett Crews commented on ROBERT WALDROP's blog post Imperivm Neptvni Regis (Shellbacks)
"I became a shellback during what started out to be a MedCruise but wound up being an attempt to rescue the American hostages in Iran when Carter was President.  When we first went over there were only about 30 shellbacks to initiate around 350 wogs,…"
Aug 21, 2019
Donald Everett Crews left a comment on USS Shenandoah AD-44
"Served onboard Shenandoah from 1986-1988 in Medical Department.  Dr. Ryan was physician.  Radiation Health Technician and in charge of Active Duty Sick Call.  Retired from Shenandoah in 1988."
Aug 21, 2019
Donald Everett Crews left a comment on NAS Cecil Field
"My wife and I travel to Jax occasionally.  We were married in Orange Park.  Each time, I try to make a visit to Cecil Field to reminisce.  I worked in the dispensary so was pleased that it is still there (or at least was last year).  I still have…"
Aug 21, 2019
Donald Everett Crews left a comment for Lindsey E. Ford HMC (SW)
"Lindsey,
Thanks for the welcome.  Just as a note, I was stationed at NUMI as an Instructor also (from 1984-1986 or thereabouts).  Last duty station was USS Shenandoah in Norfolk.  Again, thanks for the welcome.  Saw you were with the Marines.  I did…"
Aug 21, 2019
Donald Everett Crews left a comment on NAS Oceana
"I was statoned at NAS Oceana from 1970-1972;  HM3 with VC2.  Worked at dispensary in Medical Records.  It was my first duty station as a married sailor.  We live in Robin Hood Apartments in Norfolk.  Enjoyed my tour there."
Aug 21, 2019
Donald Everett Crews left a comment on Naval Hospital, Orlando FL
"Stationed at NH Orlando in the 70's (can't recall exact years).  Worked as an ENT Tech until I made HM1 then transferred to RTC and worked in Active Duty Sick Call taking care of recruits.  Enjoyed my tour in Orlando.  My wife and I were married in…"
Aug 21, 2019
Donald Everett Crews left a comment on Navy Hospital Corpsmen
"Became an HM in 1968.  First tour in the Delivery Room at NH Beaufort, SC.  From there, went to First MarDiv 1969-1970.  Duty at NAS Oceana; NAS Cecil Field; EENT School Bethesda; NH Orlando; NUMI as a student; USS California; NAU Idaho Falls,…"
Aug 21, 2019
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