Gary D Chase left a comment for John R. Thompson
"John we never crossed paths however I was at Crane Hill 62-64 RD3 worked with the U2's and recon squadrons during the crisis, then later on went to work for CIA again collecting elint stuff. Did so much SCUBA we formed the Reef Raiders club and…"
Aug 21, 2019
Gary D Chase left a comment on USS Shangri-La CV-38
"Served on the Shang during the 61 Med Cruise as Radarman (primarily Bridge Radar Watch) before being shipped out to Gtmo and a very interesting tour during the Missile Crisis (got out in July of 64)"
Aug 21, 2019
Gary D Chase left a comment on Naval Base Guantanamo, Cuba GTMO
"Served atop Crane Hill at the Radar Site from 62-64 tracking U-2 overflights and air surveillance - sat out hurricane Flora on top of the hill NOW THAT WAS FUN!"
Aug 21, 2019
Gary D Chase left a comment on Naval Base Guantanamo, Cuba GTMO
"Did a whole lot of SCUBA, (duty was based around U-2 flights so was typically 3 on 3 off) due to classified nature we had the most unique uniform ever - Tan shorts, t shirt with rank, and loaded 45 acp - was a real hit at the Barrel Club esp. the…"
Aug 21, 2019
Gary D Chase posted a photo
Have not aged a bit since the early 60's :-)
Aug 21, 2019