Dawn Warren Wright

Dawn Warren Wright left a comment on Naval Station Rota

"I was stationed at NS Rota from 1977 to 1979. Air Traffic Control. It was one of the best times of my life! I too hung out in a lot of the local bars. Benny's Bar, the April down at Playa De La Luz, Kelly's Bar just outside the gate. I drove a…"

Dawn Warren Wright left a comment for ronald lee shaffer

"Thanks Ron! I was up in the control tower/radar approach. Had a good time down there despite heat and humidity!! I am familiar with VT21, 22 and 23... but I doubt they (VT23) fly T-23's any longer!!"

Dawn Warren Wright left a comment on NAS Kingsville TX

"I was stationed at NAS Kingsville from Jan 1975 to Jan 1977. Air Traffic Control. Lived in the barracks. Had a blast!"

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ronald lee shaffer April 4, 2017 at 2:53pm

When I was there the squadron aircraft were primarily FJ-3D2 Fury aircraft and a few others but the were phasing over to the F8U Cruisader
ronald lee shaffer April 4, 2017 at 2:34pm

Welcome aboard mate we're so glad your here. I too was stationed at NAAS Kingsville from 1964-1965 with VT-22

Ronald L. Shaffer,AMH-3/PO-3

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Gender

Female

Location

East Falmouth, MA

Birthday:

July 6

Rank

Petty Officer Second Class

Enlisted Rating

Air Traffic Controller

Where were you or your family stationed?

I was stationed at NAS Kingsville Texas 1975 to 1977; NS Rota Spain 1977 to 1979

Veteran of Foreign War

Vietnam

Current Status with the US Navy

Honorably Discharged

Start date of your service

July 25, 1974

End date of your service

March 19, 1979