james wood replied to Al Lieberman's discussion Memories to share in VA-85
"Al,I remember that night,luckily I was TAD to the master at arms.Either one of us could have been on the flightdeck when it happened.Do you remember an f-4 crashing into the rounddown in heavy seas during carrier quals?Flight operations on an…"
Aug 21, 2019
james wood replied to Al Lieberman's discussion Memories to share in VA-85
"I remember charlie,he was a good guy and really intelligent.Did you know he got pulled over for speeding coming back from leave in that big ole bonneville he had.He must have been hauling it because they arrested him for reckless driving and he…"
Aug 21, 2019
james wood left a comment on VA-85
"Hey Max it's great to have you onboard. You might remember me for falling off an airplane and breaking my arm. You're right ,being on the line crew was one of those great life experiences that you don't even realize at the time . We were young and…"
Aug 21, 2019
james wood left a comment for John P. McDade
"Hi Mac, good to have you with us .What part of the country do You live in ?Seems like I'm the only one in the south (near Nashville TN.) . I 've been blessed with a good wife of 28 years, 2 kids and one grandbaby . Bring us up to speed on what…"
Aug 21, 2019
james wood left a comment on VA-85
"I think She looks like a tired old warrior who's done it's job.RIP USS FORRESTAL."
Aug 21, 2019
james wood left a comment for Domenic A. Ricci
"Thanks for posting all those pics Paisan,man you had the mother lode.Sure wish I had gotten off the ship at Rota but I had duty on the way in and restriction on the way out."
Aug 21, 2019
james wood left a comment on VA-85
"John,that was Bowie Md. but I don't remember many details of the trip.I think Hooper was with us and you guys met up with somebody and went on.Your right about that van,it broke down on the way back to Oceana and I spent the night in it.Woke up…"
Aug 21, 2019
james wood left a comment on VA-85
"John,remember going out in the Jax Beach area one night in Smitty's Jeep with a couple bottles of rum,I think Harv was with us. On the way in to the base we started picking up buddies that were walking.When we got to the gate there must have been 12…"
Aug 21, 2019
james wood left a comment on VA-85
"I'm sorry to hear of Bob's passing.He was a good guy and always interesting to be around.
Remember to check your inbox for messages."
Aug 21, 2019
james wood left a comment on VA-85
"Words of wisdom Paisan."
Aug 21, 2019
james wood left a comment on VA-85
"Got another one.BB,harv,and john at Randy's disco in Jackson Fla.we Had driven my VW from Oceana .The night ended with john spewing all over a table then BB and harv got in a fight over who was gonna sit in back with him."
Aug 21, 2019
james wood left a comment on VA-85
"Hey Paison,How bout that night at cecil field we each had a fifth of whiskey .Less than a hour later saw you finish yours so I chugged the rest of mine.Rest of the night pretty blurry but I think BB was there.I pukked and you guys wrestled my…"
Aug 21, 2019
james wood left a comment on VA-85
"Oh yea,anybody remember that newyears eve party when wally wrecked that beautiful 67 camaro into farmers mustang and somebody's VW.Guess I got a few brain cells left ,though I did try smoke 'em out.Finally gave it all up and life is great sober."
Aug 21, 2019
james wood left a comment on VA-85
"wow,the floodgates are open now.Paison,I'd recognize anywhereJohn Stempfle,how the heck are you?I,ll send some messages as soon as I get a little time."
Aug 21, 2019
james wood left a comment for Bill (Harv) Harvey
"Hey harv,it's great to hear from you.Looks like you're holding up well,must be all that clean living.I found Al almost by accident a while back.I googled VA-85,clicked on military.com and his picture was on the home page.I nearly fell out of my…"
Aug 21, 2019
james wood left a comment for Steve Downes
"Steve,good to connect with you but my memory is going to need some help.Do you have any pics you can post from back in the day?"
Aug 21, 2019
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