Paul F. Palladeno published events
Aug 21, 2019
Paul F. Palladeno left a comment on Cuban Blockade Survivors Association
"Kenneth,
Welcome Aboard Shipmate!
Paul"
Aug 21, 2019
Paul F. Palladeno left a comment on Boatswains Mate
"Chief,
Thanks for the reply, I note that we were both in the Service Fleet.
Regulus and Rigel are in all probability, Sister Ships.
While you Served on the Mauna Kea, I Recommissioned the Mazama AE9
The Rigel was a relatively new Ship, and I was…"
Aug 21, 2019
Paul F. Palladeno left a comment on Boatswains Mate
"I Served from 1959 through 1963, aboard Unrep Ships.
I had the pleasure of working with crusty WW2 Veterans, so I felt a great deal of pride to
wear Crossed Anchors on my sleeve, and associate with Heros.
Prior to leaving the Fleet, I took part in…"
Aug 21, 2019
Paul F. Palladeno left a comment for Hans Brakob
"Hans,
Sorry that I was unavailable when you joined, but I do welcome you aboard.
Paul Palladeno BM3"
Aug 21, 2019
Paul F. Palladeno left a comment for Wm. E. Gardner
"William,
Considering that we were on an Ammunition Ship, Operating alone, we were
very pleased to have the Tin Cans show up.
May very well have been the same Sub that we sighted.
Paul"
Aug 21, 2019
Paul F. Palladeno left a comment for Wm. E. Gardner
"William,
Welcome aboard the Cuban Blockade Survivors Association.
It was a major point in all of our lives.
Paul"
Aug 21, 2019
Paul F. Palladeno left a comment for Raymond Heinssen
"Sparks,
Welcome Aboard Shipmate.
Now try to get your Skivvie Waving Buddy to join.
Paul"
Aug 21, 2019
Paul F. Palladeno left a comment for Sal Cairo
"Sal,
Welcome Aboard Shipmate and Goomba.
I enjoyed your Family photo.
It's only been forty eight years, will look for you in New Orleans.
Paul"
Aug 21, 2019
Paul F. Palladeno left a comment on Cuban Blockade Survivors Association
"Sal,
Welcome aboard, will be looking for you in New Orleans.
Paul"
Aug 21, 2019
Paul F. Palladeno left a comment on Cuban Blockade Survivors Association
"Clay, Welcome aboard Shipmate"
Aug 21, 2019
Paul F. Palladeno left a comment on Cuban Blockade Survivors Association
"Welcome aboard Pat.
I'm certain that those memories are as vivid to you as they are to me."
Aug 21, 2019
Paul F. Palladeno left a comment for Clarence F Freeman
"Welcome Aboard Clay.
Looking forward to seeing you in N.O.
Your Shipmate, Paul"
Aug 21, 2019
Paul F. Palladeno left a comment on Cuban Blockade Survivors Association
"Mike, When I look at the picture of us rearming underway, I can almost feel
the salt spray on my face. Thanks for being a Shipmate."
Aug 21, 2019
Paul F. Palladeno left a comment on Cuban Blockade Survivors Association
"The Cuban Blockade Survivors Association is dedicated to all of our
Shipmates that helped to repel the Soviets at the Blockade of Cuba, October, 1962."
Aug 21, 2019
Paul F. Palladeno left a comment on Cold War Navy Veterans
"Served from 1959 to 1961 aboard the USS Rigel AF58.
Recommissioning Crew USS Mazama AE9, 1961 to 1963.
Our worst experience was being shadowed by a Foxtrot Class Soviet
Submarine during the Cuban Quarantine, October 1962.
Even their periscope looked…"
Aug 21, 2019
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