Michael Alan Shoptaw left a comment on Attack Squadron VA-42
"Attended AE Framp school. Transferred to the Green Pawn at the end of the Gulf War and worked many, many hours and weekends catching aircrews up on training. At times it felt like the hangar turned into the wind for the next launch. :) LPO for the…"
Aug 21, 2019
Michael Alan Shoptaw left a comment on USS Saipan LHA-2
"Reported aboard in Oct of 1979 as a lowly E-1 awaiting AE A school. Worked in AIMD Avionics Shop. Went through one yard period in Portsmith ship yard and a North Atlantic crew where I earned my Blue Nose. Went to A school in May of 1980. Served with…"
Aug 21, 2019
Michael Alan Shoptaw left a comment on Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 33 VAQ-33
"Reported to VAQ-33 in Nov of 1980 right after the flood. Went on many Dets and mainly worked the 3rd shift. Transfered to AIMD for the last year. Came in as an Airman and left as a 2nd Class. I have many great Det memories. Fun times."
Aug 21, 2019
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AE1(AW) Shoptaw
Aug 21, 2019