Ed Downs

Ed Downs left a comment on USS John F. Kennedy CV-67

"Ships company 1974 - 76. Navigation Division. As much as I liked the cruises, when I got out in 1977 I promised I would not do that again. Now I wish I had just one more chance. After the Kennedy I served several months in NAS Jax then was…"

Ed Downs left a comment on RTC Orlando

"RTC Orlando, Sep. - Dec. 1973. We were a drill company and were the first to have basic extended from 8 to 16 weeks. Glory!"

Ed Downs left a comment on USS Independence CV/CVA-62

"Served on the 1977 cruise in Navigation Division. Exited out Dec. 1977. Hate to see her go to scrap. Good ship. Good shipmates."

Ed Downs left a comment for ronald lee shaffer

"Thanks. Glad to be aboard. Hand salute."

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Jim Decota March 13, 2017 at 5:36pm

Ed, while one of your ships (Indy) is on her way to the ship breakers in TX, the other (Big John) will likely be heading to Newport, RI as a museum!
ronald lee shaffer March 8, 2017 at 2:54pm

Welcome aboard mate glad your here

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Gender

Male

Location

New Iberia, LA

Birthday:

September 10

Rank

Seaman

Enlisted Rating

Quartermaster

Where were you or your family stationed?

USS John F Kennedy (CV-67) USS Independence (CV-62)

Veteran of Foreign War

Vietnam

Current Status with the US Navy

Honorably Discharged

Start date of your service

September 18, 1973

End date of your service

December 12, 1977