Jim Verna left a comment for David Carter
"Nice photos.  DE 1056 the U.S.S. Connole was part of our squadron.  Were these west coast?"
Aug 21, 2019
Jim Verna left a comment on Destroyer Squadron 26
"Desron 26 also known as "The Mod Squad" in the early 1970's was Admiral Zumwalt's experiment to see if outstanding officers one rank less than usual  could be as effective as their more experienced counterparts. My ship, the U.S.S. Josephus Daniels…"
Aug 21, 2019
Jim Verna left a comment on Machinist Mate
"I too will always be a Machinist Mate. I was assigned to A gang but knew the engineroom as good as anyone. During a full power run, the chief in main control requested me to be throttleman sighting he trusted me more than anyone in M division. I was…"
Aug 21, 2019
Jim Verna left a comment on USS Josephus Daniels CG-27
"It was 41 years ago today I entered the U.S.Navy. I am proud to have served."
Aug 21, 2019
Jim Verna left a comment on Recruit Training Command, RTC Great Lakes
"It was 41 years ago today I joined the U.S.Navy. I am proud to have served."
Aug 21, 2019
Jim Verna left a comment on SSC Great Lakes, IL
"I went to B.P.&E. and M.M.A. schools from Oct.1970 to Feb.1971."
Aug 21, 2019
Jim Verna left a comment on Great Lakes Mainside
"After basic training, I attended b.p.e. and mma school from 10/70 to 02-71."
Aug 21, 2019
Jim Verna left a comment for Terrolyn
"Hi Terrolyn, Welcome to Navy Vets. After RTC, what did you do? Were you stationed aboard a ship? Tell me what made you join and how you liked it. Jim."
Aug 21, 2019
Jim Verna left a comment on Recruit Training Command, RTC Great Lakes
"Co. 263 ,1st Regiment, 13th Battalion , 24 July 1970 - 7 Oct.1970."
Aug 21, 2019
Jim Verna left a comment on Naval Station, NTC Great Lakes
"Oct.1970 - Feb.1971 for B.P.&E. and MMA school."
Aug 21, 2019
Jim Verna left a comment on USS Josephus Daniels CG-27
"It was great serving aboard the Joey D. I am a mechanical contractor in S. Florida as a direct result of my training in the Navy. I am a member of the American Legion Riders at post 142 in Pompano Beach, Fl. and I am known as ''SNIPE"."
Aug 21, 2019
Jim Verna left a comment on Florida Navy Veterans
"Hey guys,my name is Jim Verna and I live in Pembroke Pines, Fl. I have been here since March 1975. Many people retire to Fl. but when I retire, I would like a country setting."
Aug 21, 2019