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"I was on the rock from '59 to '63 and was the editor of "The Foghorn." We used to put it out in the old print shop. An old civilian, Mike Finnessy was head of the print shop. Maybe some of you might remember him."
"Harry we must have missed each other by months. I served in Argentia from 59 - 62. I was the editor of the Foghorn (base newspaper)."
"In my earlier post I was talking about my berth on the destroyer USS Stormes. Later, aboard the FDR the chief's quarters was right beneath the arresting cables, so I know what you mean. I was lucky, however, I ran the tv and radio studio aboard, so…"
"I retired from the Navy over thirty years ago and to this day, I have to keep a white noise generator going in the bedroom to duplicate the night-time sounds of the ship's engines, blowers and generators. I just turn on the noise, close my eyes and…"
"I know exactly what he means. Ship's company lived alright, but the troop compartments were something else, especially since it was summer and air conditioning wasn't what it is today. I was aboard in, I think, 1965 or 66."
"Hi Frank: I was with the Military Sea Transportation Service, but I served at headquarters in Washington, D.C. This was from 1962 through 1967.
I remember the Darby was part of our transport division. I was with the Public Affairs Office.
Joe…"
I remember the Darby was part of our transport division. I was with the Public Affairs Office.
Joe…"
"Yes, I was with the headquarters public affairs office. I remember riding the General Blatchford when she returned to New York from the Congo. Met a lot of great guys."
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I was in NLON 1962. MSTS 1963&4. Argentia 1967to69. Our paths might not have crossed but I am sure we share a few of the same memories. Drop a line and we can share a few.