Mark E Walton left a comment on Data Processing "A" School
"I attended DP "A" School in San Diego from March of 1981 to May of 1981.  We were split into two classes day/night and since I was a fleet Petty Officer, I chose the night school.  I graduated 5th (out of 30) in my class."
Aug 21, 2019
Mark E Walton left a comment on Shellbacks
"My first crossing was 07/17/1980 onboard the USS Wichita in the Indian Ocean; crossing was delayed due to our losing a detached helo from HC-11 name Sideflare 70. We lost three of the four crewmen onboard.  Was a very somber ceremony for most of us…"
Aug 21, 2019
Mark E Walton left a comment on Puget Sound Naval Shipyard PSNS
"The picture is of the Delta Pier at Sub Base Bangor, WA...I was stationed at TTF from 85 to 87 and at Bremerton on board the USS Carl Vinson 91/92."
Aug 21, 2019
Mark E Walton left a comment on USS Wichita AOR-1
"Stationed on the Wicked Witch from 05/79 to 03/81.  Rated a YN3 but I worked in the personnel office with PN2 Mitchell.  Our Division Officer was YNCM Isam and our Captain was A. A. Less."
Aug 21, 2019
Mark E Walton left a comment on Oregon Navy Veterans
"Born in Roseburg and grew up in Florence.  I initially enlisted in the Air Force in 1972 and was honorably discharged in 1975.  Joined the Oregon Army National Guard in Eugene.  Enlisted in the Navy in 1979 in San Diego and attended Boot in San…"
Aug 21, 2019