YN1 Michael T. GALINDO,USN, PDRL left a comment on First Class Association
"I consider it to be an "EXTREME HONOR" to be in the presence
of sailors who "paid the price" to Lady America like me.
I made YN1 in July 1978.
After 22-years of serving in the "Canoe Club", I retired the medical way in
December 1986 (at present,…"
Aug 21, 2019
YN1 Michael T. GALINDO,USN, PDRL left a comment on USS Elliott DD-967
"I was the Ship's Secretary from APR1983 to SEP1985 (before I went into
Clark AFB hospital). I retired the medical way in DEC1986. If you want to
send me an email, it's deswabby@hotmail.com.
Take care and God bless, shipmates,,
YN1 Michael T.…"
Aug 21, 2019
YN1 Michael T. GALINDO,USN, PDRL left a comment on Yeoman
"Briefly, became a Yeoman (like my dad who was a retired YNC) in the fall
of 1969 (when YN A-School was in San Diego, CA).
I was promoted to YN1 in July of 1978.
When I went aboard my last ship (the USS ELLIOT (DD-967)), I learned
that "YN1's and…"
Aug 21, 2019
YN1 Michael T. GALINDO,USN, PDRL left a comment on California Navy Veterans
"Briefly,, I was born in Vallejo, CA on May 19, 1947.
I joined the "Canoe Club" in May 1964 (went on active duty October 1964).
I volunteered for "Victor Charlie Land" and spent 18-months their (as a BMSN,
Danang & Chu Lai, FEB1966 to OCT1967).
I…"
Aug 21, 2019
YN1 Michael T. GALINDO,USN, PDRL left a comment on USS Midway CVA-41
"I was with Carrier Group ONE from approx. June 1970 through December 1971
(the MIDWAY was our Flagship (when she was homeported at NAS Alameda)).
Notes of interest:
1) When Admiral Zumwalt (the then CNO) wanted four carriers in the Gulf of
Tonkin,…"
Aug 21, 2019