Charlie Strickland left a comment for Steven Michael Schafstall
"Hello Shipmate Mike, I remember you will, tried to call early left a message. When we get in contact  I'll fill you in on some of are shipmates that I have made contact with. Thanks for getting a hold of me .   Shipmate Charlie."
Aug 21, 2019
Charlie Strickland left a comment for Paul Barger
"Hello Paul; I see you are from Marion,In. Will lucky for me my ship's reunion this fall in Sept. will be in INDY, finally I can drive to one, my wife an I have attended every Oriskany reunion since 1998. We hosted it in Evansville, in 2005, always…"
Aug 21, 2019
Charlie Strickland left a comment on Indiana Navy Veterans
"Charlie Strickland ; Have lived in Southwestern In. my entire life. After severing on the USS ORISKANY CVA 34 from June"66' until Feb. "70'. Couldn't wait to return home to Indiana. We attend my ship's reunion each year since "98", this fall in…"
Aug 21, 2019
Charlie Strickland left a comment on Recruit Training Command, RTC Great Lakes
"What a time in my life that was in Boot Camp, Great Lakes Co. 158--March 66 till May 70, went straight to the USS ORISKANY CVA 34. Three trips to Viet Nam on the ole girl"
Aug 21, 2019
Charlie Strickland left a comment for James A. Brown
"Hello Chief Brown, I left the Mighty "O" in Feb. of 70. Chief Hudson was the Flight Deck Chief when I got out. Sure do miss most of the Shipmates , though."
Aug 21, 2019
Charlie Strickland left a comment for James A. Brown
"Thanks for asking James, no I did not know him, do you know what years he was on the Mighty "O". Was he in V1 Div. I was there from 66--70, Sorry for no help, but GOD BLESS Charlie"
Aug 21, 2019
Charlie Strickland left a comment on USS Oriskany CV-34
"I was aboard the Mighty "O" in V-1 div. from June 66 until Feb. 70. What life changing experience's that was. Miss the "ole" girl now though. Charlie Strickland ABH2"
Aug 21, 2019