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"I arrived at NCS Rota in November of 1968. Right when you left. My nick name was Hildy. Possibly RMCM O'Ham relieved Chief Barra at the time. The Tokyo Bar was a great hangout. Pool tables, foosball, and a great juke box."
"Was at NavCommSta Rota Jan. '66 - Nov. '68 as CYN. Worked in Comm Ctr, torn tape relay and later in office under Chief Barra. Worked with a CYN Hilderbrand nick name "Hindu". Could it be the same?
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"I was stationed at NAVCOMMSTA Rota from November 1968 to November 1970 as a CYN. I initially worked in the main communications/routing area where all the UGC-6K teletype machines were located. Typing speed in those days was right around 100 wpm. …"
"ACU-1 was my first duty station out of boot camp in August 1970. Brother's duty because my step brother, Steve Helphrey, was already stationed there. First assigned to the LCM Division as a SA non-designated striker, I chipped paint and repainted…"
"May 1970 - February 2007 (3 yr break in service). It sure did go fast! Enjoyed nearly every assignment and most of the good people I met along the way!"
"What years were you stationed at NCS Rota? I was there 1974-1977 and I believe you played on our Flag Football team. Correct me if I am wrong. I was an SK1 in the Supply Department at the time. Gary Dodd was our QB."
"I retired in 2007 as Supply Corps CDR LDO. The cycle before I retired I was in zone for CAPT with one other CDR who was a CEC. The board composition that cycle was headed by a CEC O7 so needless to say .. I did not get the promotion. Next cycle the…"
"Happy to be part of the group! 8 years active, 25 years reserves, 3 years broken service between the two, with a 33 year career in the Navy as a civilian as well. SR to SK1 while on active duty. Entered the Naval Reserve after a 3 year break in…"
"Thanks for the kind words Chief .. right back at you! Looks like you served your share of some tough duty over your career! From one of those who had it much easier, thank you for taking the tough jobs to balance the scales! Semper Fortis!"
I was stationed at Naval Security Group but attached to Naval Communication Station Rota 1974 - 1977. Great duty station! Great Flag Football team! Lived in Rota 2 years and on base our final year. I was SK1 at that time. Returned several years…
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Welcome aboard shipmate, May you have Fair Winds and Following Seas!
Thank you for your service.
Semper Fortis!