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"Arrived in Dec. 1968 for BP&E school then BT/A school. Coldest winter in my life, for a Florida boy."
"Plank Owner USS Connole DE1056. Went aboard as FN on pre-com detail left in 72 as BT2, Had 24hrs to report to USS Newport News CA148 leaving next day for Viet Nam."
"Pre-com and plank owner on USS Connole DE/FF 1056 Sept, 1969"
"First in first out. Co 004, Oct. 1968-Dec1968, MMC Toland. Anyone in Co001-005 First graduating classes please contact."
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First in first out. Co 004, Oct. 1968-Dec1968, MMC Toland. Anyone in Co001-005 First graduating classes please contact. That would be me.I was on the 50 state Flag Team, I remember guarding that empty clothesline on the roof and a foggy smoking room.I'm still local, I work in Orlando.
Hi Stephen, My name is Greg Barnes. I was in Co. 005 in Orlando in 1968. Went form There to the USS Saratoga and then to the USS Farragut. Do you have any pics of our time in Orlando? Would love to find some. Have a blessed day!
Greg
Welcome aboard shipmate, May you have Fair Winds and Following Seas!
Thank you for your service.
Semper Fortis!