Rich Ponce replied to Richard Doggett's discussion Chelsea Jan '69 - Dec '69. in Chelsea Naval Hospital
"Rich, It was interesting to read your post.  I was stationed there before you, from Oct of '66 to August of '68, when I was discharged from the Navy.  I signed up under the "kiddie cruise", so was out at 21.  I too played on the fast pitch softball…"
Aug 21, 2019
Richard Doggett left a comment on Field Medical Service School FMSS
"James, I went through FMSS in late 69. Was only 4 weeks long and compared to what they have now t was a joke. We were prepared using the WWII version . You'd think that the Marines would know more about jungle warfare than anyone but they imparted…"
Aug 21, 2019
Richard Doggett left a comment on Navy Hospital Corpsmen
"Greetings. Request permission to come aboard.
Just joined the group and glad to have run across some of my brothers in arms and mates. I enlisted in June 1968 "Hospital Designated" which meant I had no choices except Corps School or Dental Tech…"
Aug 21, 2019
Richard Doggett posted a discussion in Chelsea Naval Hospital
Greetings. Request permission to come aboard.I was at Chelsea right after Corps school in San Diego. I worked on Ward G for a few months and then was transferred to the delivery room. I also remember the run up the long tunnel for blood and other…
Aug 21, 2019