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 JENSEN, BMC(SW) Jim Retired
Served aboard NAAS Crows Landing, California 1986-1990. Assigned to Base Security Division.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 11:15 PM
FINLEY, Harold
Served aboard the USS Pine Island (AV-12) from early 1948 until April 1950. Served in Tsingtow China.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:00 PM
 KIRACOFE, Phil
E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:13 PM
VANCE, AX3 Wesley A.
I was a member of VQ-2 from 11-79 through 7-82. Infligth comm. logging 1300+ hours in EP-3E.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 3:08 PM
PAYNE, William T.
I served in VP-56 from 1955 to 1961 worked in the Mechanic Shop under Joe Capone. I made the 1956 cruise on the USS Currituck (AV-7). My picture is in the book. Would love to hear from anyone from the squadron. Shipmate AD2 Bill Payne.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 3:02 PM
 SILLER, Arnold F.
I am the daughter of Arnold Francis Siller, Ret. CPO. who served on the USS Albemarle (AV-5) as their meterologist. I've tried to find him listed in the crew book and he wasn't there. I remember celebrating my birthday along with my mother and sister on the USS Albemarle (AV-5) approximately sometime in June, I believe in 1957. I was hoping to find someone who served with my dad and remembers the birthday party. My dad, Arnold F. Siller, retired from NAS Lakehurst, New Jersey in 1960. I'm sorry to report that dad died on January 30, 1987 of Lung Cancer. Dad joined the Navy in 1940 at the age of 17 to serve in WWII and retired in 1960. Dad went on to be a meterologist with Federal Government serving at Wallops Island, VA. Then when his duty there ended in 1965, the Government transferred dad to Lexington, KY as a meterologist at Bluegrass Airport until he retired in 1978 and returned to New England, Milton, NH where he was put to rest in Milton Mills Cemetary in 1987.
Judy Ellen Siller
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:19 AM
BALDWIN, LT(jg) Benjamin G. III "BG"
I am a plankholder of VR-24 NS Rota, Spain from 1985 to 1987. Ensign to LT(jg), at NS Rota, Spain, left Navy after tour as an instructor at Fleet Aviation Specialized Operational Training Group Atlantic (FASOTRAGRULANT) in VA Beach, VA. Had a great time but I was an idiot in those days!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:49 AM
Guestbook Entries 16,100 [03MAR2010] through 16,120 [09MAR2010]
FISHER, Ray
Served in VPU-2 from Dec-1987 thru Sept-1990 as a ground pounding AE the off to A school and ended up in the fixed wing jet community at VFA-125 at NAS Fallon, Nevada. As we said as Wizards "Anytime Anywhere".
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 11:53 AM
SPRINGGATE, PH Robert "Bob"
Went to boot camp at NAS Sand Point, Seattle, Washington in December of 1965. The Navy started me out training to be an ADR. Then we got P-3 Orions, so they decided I'm make a good ADJ. They were wrong. Ended up working in the photo lab and earning my PH designation. Probably not the best career move, as the only way to move up as a photographer is to wait for another photographer to die. Eventually went on active duty to NAS Whidbey Island, Washington in September of 1967, where I joined "the Heavies", the VAH squadrons. Deployed with VAH-10 onboard USS Coral Sea in Sept. of 1968.
Monday, March 08, 2010 8:48 PM
KELLY, LCDR Jessie H.
I must sadly report that LCDR Jessie H. Kelly passed away August 7, 2009. Jessie enlisted in Navy in 1949 and retired in 1982. He served with VP-40, VP-42 and VP-46.
Barbara Kelly
Monday, March 08, 2010 1:20 PM
DICKIE, Eric Jay
I was in VA-305, NAS Point Mugu, California, VA-303 & VA-304 NAS Alameda, California, VP-MAU Mountain View, CA 1978-1996. My wife, Jan, and I full time in our 2008 Bounder Diesel and currently in Casa Grande, AZ for winter, then going to New England area for summer 2010.
Sunday, March 07, 2010 3:01 PM
MIFFLIN, AD3 Harold
I was an AD3 in VP-23 when I got out for high year tenure in Feb/1994. Soon after, the squadron was decommissioned. I remember alot of good times in that squadron. Some of my best memories from my military time are in VP-23. Great times, great people, great places: Thule, Greenland; NS Rota, Spain; Jedda, Saudi Arabia; Nimes, France; Tel Aviv, Isreal; NAS Sigonella, Sicily. I wish I could do it all again. Go Seahawks!
Sunday, March 07, 2010 1:14 PM
ROBERTSON, ATR1 Douglas G.
I joined the US Naval Air Reserve at NAS Minneapolis, Minnesota, taking the Navy enlistment oath on 27 December 1950 while still 17 during the Korean Conflict, as it was called then. I spent my 19th birthday while on two-week Winter cruise to NAS Oceana with VA-814. I served in VA-814 at NAS Minneapolis, Minnesota until transfer to NAS Glenview, Illinois VP-722 in September 1959 when I moved to Illinois to attend Grad School at Northwestern University. By then I had been advanced to ATR1. At NAS Minneapolis, Minnesota I graduated top of my class in AT basic electronics training for the AT3 rating under ATC Art Vikla and was asked to stay on as an Instructor. I instructed Basic Electronics for the AT rate the Summers of 1955, 1956 and 1957 at NAS Minneapolis, Minnesota while still attached to VA-814 TDY to the Reserve 85 day AT Basic Rate Training summer programs. I was aircrew in TBFs and SNBs getting flight pay at this time unitil VA-814 transitioned to the F-9F Panthers in about 1955-56. At NAS Glenview, Illinois I was aircrew in P2V-4s and P2V-5Fs. I had a two-week reserve cruise to AIRBETDIV NAF Santa Ana where I graduated top of class on APS-20 RADAR. I remember many day P2V aircrew training flights in the Chicago urban area and cross country 10-12 hours flights to NAF Litchfield Park, Arizona and return to NAS Glenview, Illinois non-stop in their P2V-5Fs. On a West Coast flight we had to make an emergency night landing at Salt Lake City airport when our P2V-5F voltage regulator went out and the battery acid boiled over, causing us to open the astro-hatch and go on portable oxygen bottles and masks. The SLC Tower was unfamilair with a Navy Neptune and asked whether we were larger than a DC-3, to which our aircraft Command Pilot replied "Give me your longest runway". We over-nighted there in a Quonset Hut and the squadron sent another P2V-5F for us to return to NAS Glenview, Illinois the next morning. I served in VP-722 until March 1959. Shortly afterward, VP-722 was called to active duty and sent to the Seattle are, then to the Aleutian Islands for 18 months.. I recall VP-722 winng the Conway Trophy for best Reserve VP Squadron two times, and believe that was instrumental in the squadron being called to active duty. In 1966 I took a civil service position at the Naval Missile Center, NAS Point Mugu, California and worked there 29 years, first in NMC to April 1975 where I was often TDY to WesPAC, then in PMTC until 1991 (in Flight Test Division from 1970 to 1983) and finally in NAWC Weapons Division NAS Point Mugu, California 1991 to January 1995 retirement. The last 12 years there I managed the HARM missile support program as HARM Acquisition Manager and HARM Technical Manager which entailed a lot of travel. I was awarded the Captain A. N. Perkins Award at NAWC Weapons Division in 1992 for Outstanding Performance in Acquisition Management of the HARM Missile Program. I retired as Physical scientist DP-3, Step 15. I earned my Private Pilot rating certificate from the FAA in 1966 and continue to fly. Aircraft photography is a hobby in retirement.
Sunday, March 07, 2010 3:23 AM
GREENHAW, Jim
NAS Patuxent River, Maryland VP-49 1966/68.
Saturday, March 06, 2010 12:25 PM
SCHULWITZ, AMS2 Wayne R.
I was with VP-6 from 1977 to 1978. I joined the command in NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan. I also was with VP-40 from 1978 to 1980. Join the reserves drilled with other commands. In 1991 drilled with VP-93 untill 1993. I retired in July 1999.
Friday, March 05, 2010 10:36 PM
WISE, AO1 Bobby
VP-48 Sept . 1965 to June 1969. Aircrew both P5M & P-3 aircraft.
Friday, March 05, 2010 2:02 PM
GRAEF, AC3 Warren
I served in the USN from 1961-1965 and was stationed aboard the USS Lake Champlain (CG-57), NAAS New Iberia, LA and NAS Glynco, Georgia. I left the Navy worked for the FAA for a short period of time but then I worked for the Army from 1971-1987. I have a degree from Texas A&M University at Texarkana. Currently I reside in Stafford Texas which is Southwest of Houston.
Friday, March 05, 2010 10:33 AM
SCHOONOVER, AW2 Tim
1976 to 1979 VP-22.
Friday, March 05, 2010 1:22 AM
BRAUN, AE2 Rick
AE with VC-4 at NAS Oceana Mar 1969 - Mar 1970 -- Wish there was a cruise book for shore duty units to make getting back in touch easier. AE2 with VS-27 at NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island (when we ween't out on the USS Intrepid) July 1970 - July 1972 -- Wish to get back in touch with old Shipmates.
Thursday, March 04, 2010 9:37 PM
KOPE, Charles L.
Was attached to VP-10 from 82-86 as FE on the P-3c flying with CAC-8 and boabob Kissinger.
Thursday, March 04, 2010 8:29 PM
VAIL, Sharon
I served with VP-47, VP-31 and retired from VP-1 in 1995 as they were transferring to NAS Whidbey Island, Washington. Just checking out what's new. Going to VP-47 Reunion in June 2010 at Whidbey.
Thursday, March 04, 2010 6:08 PM
BELLAH, Glen
I served with FASRON-104 and would like to hear from guys I served with (Can Do). CDR Van Leer Remmick was our Commanding Officer.
Thursday, March 04, 2010 4:42 PM
GISH, Rick
VP-30, VP-16 SS1/2/4.
Thursday, March 04, 2010 3:42 PM
SCHWENKLER, Scott
I served as a navy corpsman from 11/83-10/85 with VP-19.
Thursday, March 04, 2010 3:33 PM
UPSON, ATN3 James P. Jr.
E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted!
Thursday, March 04, 2010 10:25 AM
MAYO, YN Roy L.
I was stationed at NAS Point Mugu, California from april 1969 to april 1971 and was attached to VX-4 Air test and Evaluation Squadron. This was my 1st duty station and I was stationed there until I received my orders to Vietnam. The CO was Capt. J. R. Foster and I was a Yeoman working in officer service records and legal.
Thursday, March 04, 2010 8:08 AM
ROBERTS, AT2 Lonnie E. Jr.
After attending APS-20E Radar School at Keesler AFB in Biloxi, MS, I went on to my final duty station assignment. It was AirBarSRon-2, NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. I was an AT-2 on the electronics ground maintenance crew from Jan 1957 to July 1958. We worked the swing shift out of the hanger. On a dreary evening when we had just gone on duty, I was at the desk manning the phone. On Christmas Eve, I think. An unidentified caller asked about Willie Victor No.17---was the aircraft overdue? We had not yet received confirmation that 17 was down, so I passed the phone to Chief Blackington. The caller would not identify himself, and the Chief did not give him any information. Is information available on that aircraft and its crew? Anything concerning AirBarSRon-2 would be of great interest to me. My memories are that the duty there, and the friendships we made, were as good as it gets. My wife (of fifty years) and I live in Las Vegas, NV, where I am a retired civilian Electrical Planner/Estimator in the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineering.
Thursday, March 04, 2010 4:36 AM
Guestbook Entries 16,080 [23FEB2010] through 16,100 [03MAR2010]
GEYER, Ron
It was with great sadness that I report the passing of Ron Geyer, VP-40 flight tech and QA rep. Ron passed away on January 16, 2010 in Marietta Georgia. After leaving VP-40 Ron went to work for Lockheed as a P-3 Field Service Rep. He remained in that position up until his untimely death. I worked with Ron both as a fellow Lockheed rep and as flight tech in VP-40. Ron was in VP-40 from about 1970 until 1977.
SCHULTZ, ATC Edmund "Skinny"
Wednesday, March 03, 2010 11:21 PM
TATTERSON, AW1 Larry "Tat"
Reported to VP-10 in August 1966 as an airman fresh out of A school in NAS Memphis, Tennessee. Made one of the last flights in a VP-10 P2V befor the conversion to P-3A was complete. Made AX3 and a short time later converted to the "new" AW rate. Flew on CAC-1 for CDR Tommy K Anaston and made all the standard deployments to NAS Keflavik, Iceland, NS Rota, Spain and NAS Bermuda with detachments to the NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal and NAS Sigonella, Sicily. Left VP-10 in August 1970 as an AW2 for instructor duty with FASOTRAGRUPAC at NAS Moffett Field, California. Left NAS Moffett Field, California and the Navy as an AW1 in July 1975. Now retired from the FAA living "happily ever after" in High Springs, FL. Would love to hear from any old Shipmates from the era.
Wednesday, March 03, 2010 3:09 PM
BROCK, PNC Darrell E.
E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted!
Wednesday, March 03, 2010 2:34 PM
DLHOPOLSKY, AT3 Jim
I served with VP-69 from 1985 to 1988. I am married with 3 kids (twin girls and a son) and living in Eastern PA.
Wednesday, March 03, 2010 9:18 AM
 Congratulations to VP-10 on earning the Navy Battle "E" for 2009!
BAILEY, CPO Herb
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 3:04 PM
MARTINEZ, PH1 Roland Nino Retired
I reported to VP-46 right out of NAS North Island, San Diego, California boot camp on 1 November 1956. Within three months the squadron was in NS Sangley Point, Philippines for a six month deployment. Although not sent to PH school, I was in the Education department until I passed the PH3 exam and then began flying in the South China Sea area doing what the Ordnanceman would usually do and that is to "rig ships and photograph the reefs". Greatest duty flying into Hong Kong Harbor in a PBoat; having a crew take the aircraft back to NS Sangley Point, Philippines and vacation for a week. Was on leave when 6Boat (SEE: In Memorial for lost friends December 9th, 1957) went down in NAS Corpus Christi, Texas around Christmas time 1957. I named my first son after Paul Faircloth, an AL2 from Florida, who was on board the aircraft. I made a second deployment where I met my wife-now of almost 50 years - in 1958. I departed VP-46 in March 1959 for Washington, DC. I did return to NS Sangley Point, Philippines, one more time and attached to Commander, Naval Forces, Philippines (COMNAVPHIL) from 1962 to 1965. Two sons Paul and Mark were born at the Navy Hospital NS Sangley Point, Philippines. Currently live in Chula Vista, Ca. I have many photos and negatives from the squadron days as well as some fine art done by our Vietnam artist and Historian here at our Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 472, Old Navy Chapel offices, below the old Navy Hospital in Balboa Park. The art is great and the artist is Richard Derosset, a fellow vet and member. I would like very much to put some of his PBoat work up on the site, one view with 6Boat being pulled from the water by a tractor, right about sunset. I also have and just purchased a commission of 12 PBoats, floating, flying, one being lifted aboard Salisbury Sound AV6 at an advanced base, probably near Taiwan somewhere, cannot recall. The scene is frpm a photo taken in April 1957, before the Sally went back to the States. I actually had a direct hand in producing two cruise books of VP46 with PH's Meadows, Waymire, Finney,and Goodwin. The PHs in the 58 cruise book were: Meadows and Goodwin. The two great officers John Wade and Ronald Oelhbeck were the producers of the book. I have two of them. Also have a lot of color slides of views around the PI, when we landed near Cebu and other places. Finally, I have one of the original concept drawings of the trident and mailed hand, designed by LT McLeod, I believe. I would ultimately like to donate it to your archive with the prints and negatives that I have of the old Martin Mariners. It was a great time and place for a nineteen year old to get his Navy career started that lasted another 18 years. Although the Navy PBoats are gone, it will always be a lasting and unique memory of another time where many photo imagescaptured this era, and sailor's lives some 54 years ago.
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 2:38 AM
SPILLER, AT2 Jim
I served with VAW-124 (The Bullseye Hummers) from 1977 to 1980, serving in AIMD in the VAST shop, making two med cruises on the USS America (CV-6), may she rest in peace. Then served in the VP community at AIMD NAS Brunswick, Maine from 1981 to 1984, then VP-11 (The Proud Pegasus) from 1984 to 1987 TAD to AIMD, and lastly at AIMD NAS Bermuda from 1987 to 1990. Now retired reservist. Would love to hear from any old friends and Shipmates! Those were the days!
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 12:19 AM
FIETKAU, Gary
I served with VP-46 from 1965 to 1968. I flew with Crew-8 as radar and backup radio crewman.
Saturday, February 27, 2010 5:24 PM
BLACK, AO Mike
I served with VC-1 as an Ordnanceman in 1963 and VP-22 as an Ordy.
Saturday, February 27, 2010 4:26 PM
 February 11th, 1960
My twin brother, AMSAN R.C. Brickey, was lost Feburary 11th, 1960 while serving with VP-50. I would like to hear from any of his former Shipmates.
Robert Brickey
Saturday, February 27, 2010 2:25 PM
DIVARCO, PH Raymond
I served aboard NAS Glenview, Illinois from 1970 to 1974 as a Photographers Mate.
Saturday, February 27, 2010 11:05 AM
MAY, Gerald
My Father, Gerald May, VPB-45 FAW-6. Dad served in the U. S. Navy from September 5, 1942 to February 6, 1946. If you would like to communicate with my Dad - I will forward all messages.
Friday, February 26, 2010 7:58 PM
BARELA, Joe Madrid
My Father, Joe Madrid Barela, served aboard the USS Argonaut (SS-475), USS Tarawa (CV-40), USS Sumner (AGS-5), USS Sangay (AE-10) and the USS Pine Island (AV-12). I am seeking any information on him would love to here from anyone who may have known him or has any pictures. He passed in 1986. Thank you for any help with this or where I can go to find more information about him.
Kathy Sammons (Daughter)
Thursday, February 25, 2010 10:34 PM
FAUL, Mike
I served with VP-46, VX-1 and CPW at NAS Jacksonville, Florida. I am looking for my old buddy Chuck Bowling. NAS Jacksonville, Florida, etc. retired around 1995.
Thursday, February 25, 2010 10:27 AM
HILL, Edward
I served with VS-26, VP-21, VX-1, VP-16, VP-24 and ended my Navy Active Duty with a tour instructing in AW School NAS Millington, Tennessee. I worked another 20 years with Naval Aviation Engineering Service Unit (NAESU) / Naval Air Technical Data & Engineering Service Command (NATEC) as an electronics techrep for the P-3 aircraft. Settled down in Orange Park, FL.
Thursday, February 25, 2010 9:04 AM
DiLEO, Fred J.
I served with VAP-61 at NAS Agana, Guam from late 1967 to 1969 in the Photo Lab on base and NAS Pensacola, Florida from 1965 to 1967.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 11:20 PM
BUDKA, AMS3 Joseph A.
I served with VP-62 from 1974 to 1978 in the Airframes Shop and SAR time with VP-60 NAS Glenview, Illinois. Now residing in the southwest suburbs of Chicago.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 7:18 PM
RICKEL, AFCM Don
E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 9:13 PM
THRASHER, AMS3 Ronny W.
I served with VP-23 from 1960 to 1964 with deployments to NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada, NAS Keflavik, Iceland and NAS Sigonella, Sicily as well as TDY to many places including NS Rota, Spain, NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and the NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal. I am from the cotton patches of Arkansas and Brunswick, Maine. It was one heck of a shock to my corncob personality. I am now in Texas. I have many memories, but I do remember Chief Crownover, an Electronics Tech who, if I remember correctly, had won the Congressional Medal of Honor during WWII at Pearl. Could be wrong. Many years have passed since then and my memory is a little jammed up right now.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 7:41 PM
THRASHER, ADJ3 Jim H. "Jim"
I served with VP-23 from 1960 to 1964 with deployments to NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada, NAS Keflavik, Iceland and NAS Sigonella, Sicily as well as TDY to many places including NS Rota, Spain, NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and the NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal. I am from the cotton patches of Arkansas and Brunswick, Maine. It was one heck of a shock to my corncob personality. I am now in Oklahoma.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 7:41 PM
Guestbook Entries 16,060 [12FEB2010] through 16,080 [23FEB2010]
SCANNELL, ADJ3 Paul G.
I served with VP-24 at NAS Norfolk, Virginia then NAS Patuxent River, Maryland from 1967 thru 1968. I worked in Chief Datson's crew and made deployments to NAS Keflavik, Iceland (1968) and NS Roosevelt Roads, PR. I am looking for Shipmates at that time including Jim Meyers, Bowman and MacKeilany.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 4:55 PM
HIGGINS, Jack
I served with VP-5 from 1961 to 1963 and VP-6 from 1967 to 1969. The aircraft, P2V-5 and P-3A were the oldest of the types then flying. I knew all the men on the VP-5 AC that crashed in Greenland (SEE: VP-5 (January 12, 1962) In Memorial for lost friends...). Sorry to hear that some of the remains are still there.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 2:29 PM
CRICHTON, Robert "Bob"
I served with VP-45 at NAS Coco Solo, Panama, Canal Zone from November 1954 to December 1956. After attending the FAW-11 Radio School, I was assigned as a crew member on the PBM-1 (EE-6). We moved from NAS Coco Solo, Panama, Canal Zone to NAS Bermuda in September 1956.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 5:54 AM
BALL, Jolene
I served with VP-50 at NAS Moffett Field, California from 1983 to 1984 and worked at the BOQ.
Monday, February 22, 2010 8:20 PM
CURRY, Barbara Hall
I attended "A" school at NAS Memphis, Tennessee from 1972 to 1973, NAS Cecil Field, Jacksonville, Florida from 1973 to 1974, NAS Moffett Field, California from 1974 to 1977 and NAS Adak, Alaska from 1977 to 1978.
Sunday, February 21, 2010 7:00 PM
ACKERMAN, Barney "Bud"
My husband, Barney "Bud" ACKERMAN, lost his life in an accident near NAS Millington, Tennessee on August 23, 1969 while serving with VP-24. I would love to here from his Shipmates Chris Keizer (sp?) or Kaiser, Cpt K. L. Geitz or any others who remember him when we were stationed at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, NAS Millington, Tennessee, or NAS Sigonella, Sicily. We also lived at NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island where he was with a VS squadron for a short time. I would really like to hear from anyone that remembers "Bud".
Gloria Ackerman
Sunday, February 21, 2010 6:42 PM
LANGE, AFCM(AW) Danny Retired
I served with VP-68 at NAF Andrews, Maryland. I am currently working for Long and Foster (http://www.homes4ubydanny.com/) selling Realestate. I would like to hear from former Shipmates.
Sunday, February 21, 2010 1:12 PM
LANIER, LT Phillip
E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted!
Saturday, February 20, 2010 8:38 PM
QUILLIN, ADCS John Retired
I served with VQ-1 from 1955 to 1957 at NAS Iwakuni, Japan.
Saturday, February 20, 2010 6:23 PM
FERRITER, Patrick
I served with FASRON-102 from 1958 to 1960. I was OinC of the AUW Shop. I would like to hear from former Shipmates.
Friday, February 19, 2010 10:27 PM
ROBINSON, ATC Wayne A.
E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted!
Friday, February 19, 2010 9:55 PM
WILLIS, Paul
I served with VP-46 from 1966 to 1969 as a TACCO on Crews 2 and 8 with deployments to NAF Naha, Okinawa, Japan, U-Tapao Royal Thailand Air Force Base, Thailand, NS Sangley Point, Philippines and NAS Adak, Alaska. I also served with VP-92 from 1969 to 1974 (TAR/Crew-2). I retired from Navy in 1986 and am now a retired real estate developer living in Kissimmee, FL.
Thursday, February 18, 2010 8:31 PM
OSTRANDER, AE3 Ronald
I served with AEWBarRonPac from 1962 to its disestablished in June 1965. I worked in the Electrical Shop for Bloom and with AE3 David Bacon.
Thursday, February 18, 2010 4:21 PM
BARRY, AEMAN Richard A.
My Father, Richard A. Barry, passed away December 24, 2009. Dad served with VJ-61 Detatchment Q. from 1953 to 1955. I would like to hear from any of Dad's former Shipmates.
Richard J. Barry
Thursday, February 18, 2010 5:52 AM
STROWSKI, AD2 Gene "Skee"
E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 10:57 PM
CLEVENGER, LT Robert G.
My father, LT Robert G. Clevenger, passed away on February 15, 2010. He was attached to VPB-122 stationed in NAS Kodiak, Alaska during WWII. He was 88 years old.
Robert Clevenger
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 2:56 PM
WEISENBERG, CDR Joseph O. "Joe"
My Brother, CDR Joseph (Joe) Weisenberg passed away on January 20. 2010. He was Naval Aviator, and flew PB2Y's during WWII in the Canal Zone with VP-1 CPW-3. I have a book of photos he took during his service in the Canal Zone. If there is anyone around that served with him, please contact me. My Brother was 90 years old when he passed away. He was one of four Weisenberg boys who served in WWII.
Gene Weisenberg
Sunday, February 14, 2010 3:56 PM
BURDAN, AD1 John
I served with VP-5 from 1977 to 1983. Joined the deployment at NAS Sigonella, Sicily as a wet behind the ears mechanic and left as a FE (many thanks to Chief Welch). Transfered to AIMD NAS Cecil Field, Jacksonville, Florida for a short time then back to VP-45. Have many fond memories of all the great people and places. I am currently managing the Fire Alarm and Security maintenance contract at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS).
Saturday, February 13, 2010 9:16 PM
I would like to hear from any WWII VP-74 Martin Mariner veterans who participated in the attack and sinking of U-161 off Bahia, Brazil, September 27, 1943. I am seeking information from primaries for an article on this event.
Jemison Beshears
Saturday, February 13, 2010 12:54 AM
I am a county veteran service officer in Ohio, seeking information within VP-28 about Shipmates. A veteran named George A. Beam states he was part of the Atomic testing. He was an ATR3 with VP-28 from 1961 to 1964? Any help is appreciated.
Michael Hare
Friday, February 12, 2010 2:13 PM
Guestbook Entries 16,050 [03FEB2010] through 16,060 [12FEB2010]
MILLER, AVCM Michael E. Retired
I served with VP-24 from 1966 to 1968 (AX Crew 4 Jezz 0perator), AW "A" School in 1968, VP-66 from 1970 to 1975, NARDET NAS Patuxent River, Maryland from 1975 to 1977, VP-64 from 1977 to 1979 and retired from VA-204 in 1983 as an AVCM selectee.
Friday, February 12, 2010 1:31 PM
NIEUWSMA, AD3 Norman
E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted!
Friday, February 12, 2010 9:26 AM
RUBEL, William N.
E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted!
Thursday, February 11, 2010 12:05 AM
BROWELL, Joe H.
I served with VP-772 at NAS Los Alamitos, California in the late 1960's. I flew as a MAD man in the nose and enjoyed the hops. We had a great crew. I got to fly the plane and some of the crew got a little sick! It was great experience.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 10:49 PM
LIMA, Ken
I served with VP-47 from 1964 to 1968 as a crewmember (Ordnance/Aft Observer) on the Sodergrens Sots.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 10:42 PM
HENDRICK, SN Donovan E.
I served with VR-4 at NAS Oakland, California in 1946 and NAS Moffett Field, California until Oct 1947. I was assigned to COMNATS under Rear Admiral Reeves staff as Yeoman Striker (SN). At that time there was a Captain Weller on Staff also. Red Cross had a Geedunk stand at the end of the Hanger. I would like to hear from former Shipmates.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 12:40 PM
MAGERS, AB3 Richard E.
I served with VP-28 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii from 1957 to 1958. I deployed with advance party to NAS Kwajalein, Marshall Islands with Task Force 7.2. Promotions were slooooow for non technical types so I decided to get out and joined the Army three weeks later. Twenty seven years later retired as a Command Sergeant Major (E-9). I spent Army time as a Drill Sergeant and Infantryman with three tours in Vietnam. Proud that at functions were the Service Songs/Hymns are played I can stand twice. B.F. Snyder, TMC was Ground Crew Chief.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 10:27 AM
LUMLEY, Robert
I served with VP-49 from 1987 to 1990 some of the greatest adventures and Shipmates that I have ever been around. I never will forget VP-49 and its Shipmates.
Tuesday, February 09, 2010 9:58 PM
BUIE, AX3 James
I served with VP-46 from 1964 to 1967.
Tuesday, February 09, 2010 5:03 PM
DEAN, ATN3 Paul L.
I served with VAP-62 at NAS Jacksonville, Florida from 1962 to 1964 as a Communications Petty Officer.
Tuesday, February 09, 2010 1:09 PM
DUNLAP, ADE3 Edward Saunders
I served with VP-661 from September 1950 to August 1953 and flew with Crew-7. After my service, I returned to school and graduated from the University of Maryland in 1958 and just retired from Sales after 42 years. I would like to hear from former Shipmates.
Tuesday, February 09, 2010 12:19 AM
DELGADO, Benjamin
I served with VA(AW)-33 in 1957 at NAS Atlantic City, New Jersey with a NATO cruise aboard the USS Saratoga (CVA-60).
Monday, February 08, 2010 9:00 PM
WALLACE, AT2 Daniel "Wally"
I served with VP-1 from February 1963 to June 1965 (Crew-3 and Crew-7 - Pilots Reid and Riess and Techs were Rice and Drews) and VP-93 at NAF Detroit, Michigan. I am now retired and living in my home town of Athens, OH.
Monday, February 08, 2010 8:10 PM
DAVIS, AECS Mel
E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted!
Sunday, February 07, 2010 1:00 PM
ARBAUGH, AO Johnny "Smoky"
I served with VP-49 from January 1958 to June 1961 as a crew member, ordnanceman on 9 Boat and for a while and then on 3 Boat.
Sunday, February 07, 2010 7:39 AM
 You maybe interested in some content re RNZAF 6 Squadron which operated a detached flight from the USS Coos Bay (AVP-25), on my RNZAF 6 Squadron Blog at http://rnzaf6squadron.blogspot.com/.
Jenny Scott
Sunday, February 07, 2010 4:02 AM
McDONOUGH, AO(AC) Edward A.
I served with VP-17 from 1964 to 1966. I flew with Crew-11 and would like to hear from former Shipmates.
Friday, February 05, 2010 5:50 PM
O'HALLORAN, LCDR James Emor
My father, James Emor O'Halloran, served with VR-2 as a Plane Commander in the Pacific during WWII flying the Coronado PB2Y. Pyle wrote an article (with picture) about my Dad as he's favorite pilot in a NATS or MATS publication. If anyone would happen to have the article or know where I can get a copy - I sure would appreciate it.
Bill William R. O'Halloran
Friday, February 05, 2010 4:25 AM
CALHOUN, Gene
I served with VR-5 at NAS Moffett Field, California 1952 to March 1954 and VR-23 at NAS Atsugi, Japan from March 1954 to August 1955. I remember Delmar Zimmerman, David West, Eugene Rowe, Gene Keogh, Don milburn, Pat Skandlin, Eugene Schmardebek and Captain Kerberris...and a lot of other guys. I would like to hear from former Shipmates.
Friday, February 05, 2010 1:42 AM
D'AMECOURT, ADR3 John
I joined the USNR in March 1957 while still in high school I served with VP-661 and VP-662 at NAS Anacostia, Washington, D.C. until I went on active duty in 1958. After boot at Great Lakes served out my 2 years at NAS Kingsville, Texas. After separation returned to VP-661 and VP-662(1). In November 1961, I was recalled to active duty and the squadron was deployed to NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. We were recalled because of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Soon after, we were deployed to NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to patrol the Windward Passage to search for and photograph Soviet ships carrying missiles. After 5 weeks of daily air operations, our P2Vs (I think we had 12) were spent and needed serious maintance. We returned to NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, patched up and commenced training flights. I was rated an Aviation Machinist Mate (ADR)and got an early separation in May 1962. Shortly after I made ADR-3, but was never to resume reserve duty. I was released from duty to attend college and was formerly discharged at the end of my 6-year enlistment in March 1963. I look back on my time with the squadron as good years with good people. Cuba was the highlight. We worked our butts off keeping those planes in the air while just beyond the perimeter fence, Raul Castro's army threatened to invade. That's when we really appreciated our USMC brethern. Today I live in Virginia not far from DC.
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 1:36 AM
Guestbook Entries 16,040 [24JAN2010] through 16,050 [03FEB2010]
STUART, AMH3 Ralph G.
E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted!
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 12:59 AM
STUART, AMH3 Ralph G.
E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted!
Tuesday, February 02, 2010 7:24 PM
RICHARDSON, Gary
I served with Guided Missile Unit (GMU)-11 at Naval Air Ordnance Test Station (NAOTS) NAS Chincoteague, Virginia from 1957 to 1959. Did some flying in P2V6 BUNO: 131562. Wondering what happened to that plane.
Sunday, January 31, 2010 11:29 PM
PARKHURST, AZ3 Eddie
I served with VP-56 from 1965 to 1968.
Sunday, January 31, 2010 3:44 PM
VANDENBOSCH, AE Leo
I served with VP-46 from 1983 to 1986 with deployments to NAS Adak, Alaska, NSF Diego Garcia, NAF Misawa, Japan, NAS Agana, Guam, PI, HI and more... Loved it! Got out and went home to family business in Indiana. I am now an Assistant Service Manager at a large car dealership in Indy.
Saturday, January 30, 2010 10:25 PM
January 6th, 1967
Bill Gunter, who was a member of VP-50 when their plane crashed on January 6th, 1967 (SEE: VP-50 In Memorial for lost friends January 6th, 1967), was like a brother to me. He worked in my father's store in Narberth, PA, when he was in high school and when he came home on leave. He wrote to me while he was in the Navy, and brought me gifts from Japan. I was 12 years old when he was killed, and I was devastated by the news. I haven't checked this VPNavy site in a long time, so I was shocked and disappointed to see that I missed out on buying Bill's Navy items on eBay. It makes me sad to think that a stranger might have his things. I know he had a sister and I wonder if that's who sold them? Please contact me if you still want to sell Bill's items, or even just to talk about him. He was a wonderful young man.
Deborah Tait Riley
SWINK, Gregory
I served with VP-56 (FE) from 1980 to 1989 and I served with VP-16 (FE) from 1989 to 1993.
Friday, January 29, 2010 10:52 PM
HARTL, Robert
I served with VP-45 (pilot) from 1966 to 1969. I was the normal copilot and a rated PPC on the NAS Adak, Alaska mishap on June 2, 1969. I am interested in getting in touch with LT William R. Dailey the TACCO on Crew-20 that was also on the aircraft that day.
Friday, January 29, 2010 1:09 PM
CALDWELL, AM3 Leonard
I served with VP-42 from late 1952 to March 55. I worked on the PBM at NAS North Island, San Diego, California and NAS Kodiak, Alaska and the P5M at NS Sangley Point, Philippines. I also served with VC-35 aboard the USS Philippine Sea (CV-47) (Korean Tour) from December 1951 to August 1952.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 11:33 PM
MOONEY, Jerry Ray
I served aboard OASU/VX-6 (Project Jenny Det WesPac) from September 1966 to October 1968.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 8:41 PM
SEXTON, Robert "Bob"
I served with VP-8 at NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island from 1956 to 1957, VP-56 at NAS Norfolk, Virginia from 1960 to 1962, VX-6 at NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island from 1966 to 1968 and VP-11 from 1974 to 1976.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 8:09 PM
 Circa 1954/1955 FARWELL, CDR Warren E.
I am currently stationed in San Diego as XO of Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Service Command (NATEC). My late father, CDR Warren E. Farwell, completed flight training in NAS Pensacola, Florida, 1954-55. He completed carrier qualifications by landing onboard USS SAIPAN (CVL-48) and earning his Naval Aviator Wings of Gold on December 27, 1955. Stationed initially as a flight instructor at NAS Hutchinson, Kansas, he later moved to NAS Whidbey Island, Washington where Warren flew P2V “Neptune” anti-submarine patrol bombers in squadron VP-2. Leaving active duty in 1960, Warren continued flying in the U.S. Navy Reserves at NAS Minneapolis, Minnesota and Chicago until July 1978 and retired with the rank of Commander having logged over 4,000 hours of flight time in many types of aircraft ranging from the SNJ “Texan” trainer, SNB “Kansan,” PB4Y2 “Privateer,” S-2 “Tracker” and nearly every version of his favorite P2V. It is my father's "fault" that I joined the Navy and have had a career that I would not trade a single minute of for anything else. No amount of money could match the wealth of friendships, camaraderie, fun and adventure I have had. I never did a VP tour, as an Aviation Maintenance Duty Officer (AMDO) I found myself aboard carriers and spent about 7 years of my 20 underway. Thanks, Dad!
CDR John Farwell
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 7:49 PM
MORAN, Carroll R. "Chick"
I served with VP-5 from June 1950 to October 1952. I flew with MC-4 as the ECM/Radar Operator.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 6:02 PM
PILCHER, AT2 W. C. "Bill"
I served with VP-5 from 1961 to 1963. I flew as 1st Tech with Crew-8 from 1962 to 1963 and made deployments to NAS Keflavik, Iceland, NS Roosevelt Roads, PR (during Cuban blockade) and NAS Sigonella, Sicily. I didn't realize it at the time, but now I look back on those days as some of the most memorable and exciting times of my life. Just wish I had taken more pictures.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 4:00 PM
CAMPBELL, PN Jack K.
I served with VU-10 from 1954 to 1955. I have written a collection of short stories about life at the naval base: Guantanamo Remembered http://www.GuantanamoRemembered.com.
Monday, January 25, 2010 8:26 PM
FLYNN, ADR Tom
I served with VU-5A at NAS Cubi Point, Philippines from 1964 to 1965 on the line. I would like to hear from former Shipmates.
Monday, January 25, 2010 5:36 PM
 The 35th Mariners of VP/VPB-26 Reunion will be held on September 12th through 16th, 2010 at the Comfort Inn and Suites in Syracuse, NY. For more information please contact the reunion coordinator Bob Buell or the treasurer Charlie Meadors. Hope to see a lot of you at the Reunion.
BALOG, AE2 Gene
Monday, January 25, 2010 1:50 PM
CMAR, ADJC Mike Retired
I served with VP-11 from 1965 to 1969 and 1970 to 1973. I transitioned from the P2 to P-3 with Crew-1 and flew as Plane Captain/FE. Still live in Maine.
Monday, January 25, 2010 1:31 PM
BELFLOWER, Danny
I served with VP-50 from 1972 to 1978. I would like to hear from AECS Bill Rutledge.
Sunday, January 24, 2010 8:43 PM
BURGESS, AMH3 Allen
I served with VU-1 and then in VC-1 from 1993 to 1965. I currently live in southern California.
Sunday, January 24, 2010 6:46 PM
Guestbook Entries 16,020 [14JAN2010] through 16,040 [24JAN2010]
PROFFITT, Jack M.
I served with VP-42 at NAS North Island, San Diego, California then NAS Whidbey Island, Washington from 1961 to July 1965 with a deployment to NAS Iwakuni, Japan 1964 as Crew-2 (Powell's Pacers) Plane Captain. John Boolen and Pat Culley have both passed away here in Washington state in the last 8 years. I currently live in East Wenatachee, Washington. I would love to hear from former Shipmates.
Sunday, January 24, 2010 6:31 PM
BATTERSHELL, AX Daniel
I served with VP-17 flying as radioman in Crew-7 with LT Norman Cook as my PPC in 1967. Our crew was deployed to NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam as part of Operation Market Time.
Sunday, January 24, 2010 4:55 PM
TULARE, John R. Jr.
I served with VP-17 from 1975 to 1979 at which time I took orders to NAS Cubi Point, Philippines, where they insisted (heehee) I extend 3 times. From there went to USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) at NAS Alameda, California and stayed there 10 years, doing shore duty and a tour on USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). Retired out of Treasure Island while "Abe" was deployed. Currently residing in Tacoma, Wash. "Hooty Hoot!"
Sunday, January 24, 2010 4:34 PM
DILLON, AZ2 Lee B. "Matt"
E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted!
Saturday, January 23, 2010 9:19 PM
CMAR, ADJC Mike
I served with VP-18 from 1959 to 1961 flying with various crews as a Plane Captain. My last crew was Crew-10 with CDR A. J. Carnegi as PPC.
Saturday, January 23, 2010 1:47 PM
CLICQUENNOI, Roger
My Dad, Roger Clicquennoi, passed away in 1977. Dad served with VP-18 out of NAS Jacksonville, Florida and deployed to NAS Keflavik, Iceland flying the P2. I would like to hear from any Shipmates that may have known my Dad.
Ruth Clicquennoi
Friday, January 22, 2010 8:47 AM
OROFINO, YN Marla
I served with VP-10 from April 1989 to October 1993. I was a Yeoman and worked in just about every department0. Loved being part of a great experience and enjoyed every minute. Thanks to VPNAVY and facebook, I have heard from so many of my Shipmates. Great to relive the old times.
Thursday, January 21, 2010 12:19 PM
KOSNOSKI, ADJ3 Robert
I served with VP-22 from 1967 to 1968.
Thursday, January 21, 2010 12:07 PM
MENDOZA, PNC Loreto Retired
I served with VP-50 at NAS Moffett Field, California from January 1971 to March 1974 with deployments to NAS Adak, Alaska, NAF Misawa, Japan, NAS Iwakuni, Japan, NAS Agana, Guam and NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. Great Great duty and great memories.
Thursday, January 21, 2010 7:46 AM
McDONALD, AX2 Thomas
I attended "A" School at NAS Millington, Tennessee, AIMD WC 660 at NAS Agana, Guam from 1982 to 1983 and VP-40 from 1984 to 1985 with a deployment to NAS Keflavik, Iceland. The Fighting Marlins was best tour I had in the 10 years I served. I moved on Helos with HSL-35 and HS-10 before getting out of the Navy in 1991. I'm currently living in the Seattle, WA. I would like to hear from former Shipmates.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 11:33 PM
DEBLEY, Harold R. Jr.
I served with VP-661 and VP-56 at NAS Norfolk, Virginia from March 1952 to June 1954. I worked in the Personnel Office and then on Beach Crew.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 4:12 PM
ALEXANDER, AZC John D. Retired
I served with VP-30 from 1963 to 1966, VA-46, VF-171, VX-3, VA-16A, VA-155 and NAS Alameda, California. Carriers included USS Antietam, USS Valley Forge, USS Boxer, USS Roosevelt, USS Wasp, USS Shangri La, USS Lexington and the USS Forrestal. I retired with 22 years of Naval service in 1968.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 11:35 AM
PAGE, Ross E. Jr.
I served with VR-21 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii from 1966 to 1967 and the USS Constellation (CV-64) from 1968 to 1969.
Monday, January 18, 2010 8:28 PM
BROWN, Peter II
My Dad, Peter Brown II, served aboard NAF Port Lyautey, Morocco as a Telecommunications Instructor (civlian) in 1957. I would like to hear from anyone that knew my Dad.
Peter Brown III
Monday, January 18, 2010 4:35 PM
I am trying to locate an ordanceman (then AO1, now retired) Don Leland, who served with VP-31 and then VP-9 from 1981 to 1985.
LCDR Leslie Carol, Retired
Monday, January 18, 2010 10:53 AM
UTTERBACK, AO3 Bob
I served with VP-28.
Saturday, January 16, 2010 1:45 PM
GILLETTE, Carl
I served aboard NAAS Chincoteague, Virginia from April 1946 to August 1946. I would like to hear from former Shipmates.
Friday, January 15, 2010 8:48 PM
DILLON, AZ2 Lee B. "Matt"
I served with VAW-13 / VAQ-130 from November 1967 to March 1969 with a WestPac tour aboard the USS Hancock from May 1968 to March 1969.
Friday, January 15, 2010 8:12 PM
SENSAT, AVCM Eddie H.
E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted!
Friday, January 15, 2010 5:06 PM
CASEY, Patrick
I served with VP-16 from 1963 to 1967, VP-30 from 1967 to 1971, TSC NAS Keflavik, Iceland, TSC NAS Sigonella, Sicily and VP-5.
Friday, January 15, 2010 1:46 PM
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