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 PASKEWIC, Kurt
NAS Patuxent River, Maryland from 1983 to 1991. NRL and the great VXN-8. Currently in WI. Come on Shipmates, lets here what you got. Zawacki, Bosco, Loflin...where you at?
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 4:29 PM
OHDE, AMS3 Dan
I served with VP-49 from 1967 to 1970.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 3:40 PM
SCHREIBER, YNCS(SW) Darrell R. Retired
Did not know how great the Navy could be until I did a tour with VP-49 from February 1979 through May 1980, HP Jax. CO, CDR Tobin; XO, CDR Payne; CMC, AVCM Jones. Deployed to NAS Bermuda and did a stint in Bodo, Norway. Would like to hear from Shipmates who served with me during that time. Retired at EPMAC, New Orleans December 1982. I have web page at http://togetherweserved.com/.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 1:30 PM
 VP/VPB-148 will hold it's 66th Year Squadron Reunion September 14-17, 2010 at the Radisson Suites Hotel, Tucson Airport, Tucson, Arizona.
KALMANSON, William
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 12:52 PM
CORBETT, AMH2 Tom
I served with FASRON-104 from 1955 to 1956. I was the "Country Gentleman" on the base radio for six months. Great base to be stationed on. Anybody out there still alive?
Monday, August 30, 2010 11:28 PM
JOHNSON, AE2 Gilbert A. "Andy"
I served with VP-7 from July 1965 to February 1968 with two deployments to NAS Sigonella, Sicily, NS Roosevelt Roads, PR (Springboard) and several support trips to NAS Key West, Florida. I worked mostly in the Electric Shop but also served as an alternate flight crew member.
Monday, August 30, 2010 9:35 AM
SEALE, CDR Edwin M. Retired
I served with VP-22 from March 1988 to July 1991 and VP-67 from February 1993 to 1994. I retired from the Commander, U. S. 7th Fleet (C7F) in 2006.
Sunday, August 29, 2010 5:59 PM
DAVIS, AO3 Ted
I served with VS-31 from 1971 to November 1974.
Sunday, August 29, 2010 12:29 AM
WARNOCK, LT David
I served with VP-28 from May 1959 to September 1962. I had billets as Communications Officer/RPO, Ordnance Officer and Aviation Safety Officer. I enjoyed flying with several crews, especially as the CO's aircraft Commander.
Saturday, August 28, 2010 5:34 PM
 November 30th, 1944
I lost my cousin, ARM3 John R. Kelly, when his VPB-208 PBM was lost soon after taking off from NAS Alameda, California on November 30th, 1944. The last time I saw John was in 1944. I was 9 years old. I would like to talk to any one who remembers him.
John R. Kelly
Saturday, August 28, 2010 7:20 AM
ZIMMERMAN, Phil
I served with VP-48 from 1970 to 1973 as an AW Acoustic Operator with Crew 5 and 9. We made three WesPac deployments. I have many fond memories of the Shipmates and the times we made together.
Friday, August 27, 2010 12:53 AM
GAHAN, Louis
I served with VW-4.
Thursday, August 26, 2010 9:34 PM
Guestbook Entries 16,370 [07AUG2010] through 16,378 [267AUG2010]
DAY, Arthur "Butch"
I served with VR-22 at NAS Norfolk, Virginia.
Thursday, August 26, 2010 5:11 PM
 RUIZ, ADCS (AW/SW) Jose Rene
E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted!
Thursday, August 26, 2010 12:51 PM
INGALLS, ABEC Billy E. Retired
Took my boots in NAS North Island, San Diego, California left there in December 1947. My first duty station was NAS Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. At ford Island I was assigned to operations and worked in the control tower. When NAS Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii was closed I went to VR-8 at Hickam Field and flew as a flight attendant until 1952. From there I went to VR-5 at NAS Moffett Field, California. Was transfered to NAS Hutchinson, Kansas all so in 1952, there I was moved over to Newton, Ks an outlying field. In 1955 I went aboard the USS Lexington and was in charge of the #3 arresting wire landing gear. From there I went to AirBarSRon-2 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii in 1956. In 1959 I went aboard the USS Ticonderoga and was in charge of the Port Catapult. In 1960 I was transfered NAS Whiting Field, Milton, Florida and PO in charge of the North Field all so was TAD as manager of the EM Club. 1963 I went aboard the USS Kitty Hawk CVA-63 and made a few cruises to Vetnam in the V2 divison. I ended my time in the Navy on October 1967 off of the USS Kitty!
Thursday, August 26, 2010 3:51 AM
April 12, 1973
I witnessed this crash (SEE: In Memorial for (VP-47) lost friends April 12, 1973) from the highway that went through the golf course. I was picking up some golf balls hit next to the highway when I saw the Convair change run ways from 36 r to 36 L at about 3 miles from the golf course. As a private pilot I "got" the significance of what I was seeing and got into my car and drove quickly west bound so I would not be under the flight path of these converging aircraft. I watched the Convair essentially land on the vertical tail of the P-3, pushing it down thus causing the nose to point almost straight up. The P-3 did a loop and crashed nose first on the golf course. The Convair's pilot gave his bird full power but his nose was too high and his aircraft appeared to slowly flew backwards, tail first back onto the golf course. While the Convair appeared to have little outward damage besides a collaped landing gear, the port wing tip was on fire and the fire moved quickly to the body of the aircraft. A few very brave golfers attemped to break the front window of the aircraft but the glass was to thick. The golfers were forced to get away from the aircraft due to the of the fire. An interesting footnote: The Convair made an earlier landing at NAS Moffett Field, California while I was putting and I remember looking up at the co pilot who was looking at me getting ready to putt and he extended his hands in acknowledgement of my short putt and smiled at me and visa versa. Little did either of us know at the time that within 3 hours he would meet his maker. So tragic and so unnecessary. You could see 80 miles this sunny day. One would think that between all of the crew members and the controller that someone would have noticed the conflicting runway assignment.
Bob Carter
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 11:42 PM
WADLEY, Barney
I served with the 1st Aviation Company (Radio Research) Crazy Cats from December 1970 to December 1971. Great bunch of guys in the Comm Shop.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 12:17 AM
HARTIG, AFCM(AW) Curtis Retired
Attended Boot Camp at Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes, Illinois (February 1978 to June 1978,, AMS "A" School at NAS Memphis, Tennessee (June 1978 to September 1978), VP-66 (October 1978 to March 1982), AIMD at NAS South Weymouth, Massachusetts (March 1982 to December 1986), AIMD at NAS Atlanta, Georgia (December 1986 to June 1990), Navy Reserve Personnel Center (NRPC) at NAS New Orleans, Louisiana (June 1990 to June 1992), VFA-203 NAS Cecil Field, Jacksonville, Florida (June 1992 to December 1997 and AIMD SEA at NAS Atlanta, Georgia. I retired after serving 22 years and 5 days. I worked for the NAS Atlanta, Georgia Public Works Civilian as a HVAC Lead Technician from November 2000 to September 2009. Enjoyed every tour of Duty! Best Shipmates or friends you could ask for. Miss all of you!! I teach Heating and Air Conditioning now at Chattahoochee Technical College in Marietta, GA.
Sunday, August 22, 2010 11:39 AM
RIESENBERG, Jim
I completed ADJ "A" School and reported to VU-7 at NAS North Island, San Diego, California from November 1961 to February 1965. Eckhart and I ran the Technical Library with Chief Zepkowski. Master Chief Brown was Senior EM and LT(jg) May was the OIC.
Friday, August 20, 2010 11:01 AM
BECKER, AE Robert J.
I served with VP-49 (AE) from 1972 to 1975. I wish I could do it all over again.
Friday, August 20, 2010 9:31 AM
HANSEN, David
I served with VP-5 in the 1960's. I would like to hear from former Shipmates.
Thursday, August 19, 2010 10:29 PM
 GUZZO, AT1 Peter S.
Just wanted to pass on the obituary of AT1 Pete Guzzo (VP-4, VP-47 and VP-48, ). I served with Pete in the early 1980's and was sad to hear of his passing. GUZZO Peter S., 49, of Spring Hill, FL died on Thursday July 24, 2008. Mr. Guzzo was born in Passaic, NJ, lived in Lyndhurst for 20 years then California for 10 years and he was a Current resident of Spring Hill, FL for the past 19 years. He was a Navy Veteran who served in The Gulf War (1982-92). During his US Navy career he served as an AT2/AC in Crew 11 with (VP-4). He worked as a Computer Consultant, a private pilot, and was an avid coin collector. Peter was the beloved son of Salvatore M. Guzzo of Lakewood and the late Florence N. (nee Walz) Guzzo (1997), loving brother of Anthony Guzzo and his wife, Michele of Lyndhurst and Carol Ann Guzzo and her husband, Craig Flug of Oakland, and dear uncle of Anthony, Lauren, Rachel, Mia Guzzo and Christopher Flug. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from Nazare Memorial Home, Inc., 403 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 8:30 AM then to Our Lady Mount Carmel Church, Lyndhurst where at 9:30 AM a Funeral Mass. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Visiting hours Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of Flowers, donations can be made to: V.A. Outpatient Clinic, 9912 Little Road, New Port Richy, FL 34654, Attn. Jeanne R. Botz.
OSBORNE, AT1(AW) Mark
Monday, August 16, 2010 5:04 PM
MARIS, LT(jg) William L.
E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted!
Sunday, August 15, 2010 8:36 PM
ZIMBA, Alexander A. Jr.
I served aboard Naval Training Center (NTC) Bainbridge, Maryland in July 1955, NAS Anacostia, Washington, D.C. (AE) from 1955 to 1956, FASRON-108 at NAS Brunswick, Maine from October 1956 to 1957, VP-7 in 1957 with a deployment to NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada and FAETULANT at NAS Jacksonville, Florida from 1957 to 1959 with deployments to NAS Keflavik, Iceland and NS Rota, Spain.
Sunday, August 15, 2010 2:16 PM
MORSE, AO2 George
E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted!
Sunday, August 15, 2010 2:14 PM
BENSON, LT Todd F. Retired
I was in training at FASO (Fleet Aviation Specialized Operational) with VP-31 when the mid air happened. I will never forget that day and I will never forget those who lost their lives. God Bless those family members who bear this burden of loss forever.
Saturday, August 14, 2010 9:13 AM
TOWNSEND, YNCS Nancy Retired
I served with VP-91 from 1983 to 1986 and again from 1989 to 1992. I came to VP-91 in 1983 as a YN1 and worked in Admin. My husband, Jim Townsend was an AW1, at VP-91 from 1983 to 1986. We left there in 1986 for NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. I transferred back to VP-91 in 1989 as a YNC and Admin CPO. I made YNCS while I was at VP-91 before transferring back to PA. Jim and I retired in October 1995 at NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania in a dual retirement ceremony presided over by none other than Rear Admiral J. P. Schear. Would love to hear from any former Shipmates.
Friday, August 13, 2010 2:37 PM
 My Uncle, Ervie J. Gardiner, served with VPB-118 (Crew-18). I would like to hear from any of his former Shipmates. Thank you.
Jo Gardiner
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 2:12 AM
I would like to hear from anyone who might have served with ADCS Kelvin W. Jacobs. Chief Jacobs served with VP-4 from 1998 to 2004, VP-47 from 2004 to 2005 at MCBH Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii and HC-5 prior to retirement. Thanks for your help.
Dan Jacobs
Monday, August 09, 2010 4:46 PM
VonDETTE, John
I served with VP-8 at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland and NAS Brunswick, Maine from September 1969 to December 1972. I flew (Radio/Comm) on Crew 10 with deployments to NAS Bermuda, NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal, NS Rota, Spain and NS Roosevelt Roads, PR aboard the P-3A.
Monday, August 09, 2010 2:31 PM
IMBUS, Tom
E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted!
Monday, August 09, 2010 12:21 PM
YOUNG, Ed
I served with VP-47 (FE) from 1990 to 1992.
Sunday, August 08, 2010 9:07 AM
Guestbook Entries 16,360 [27JUL2010] through 16,370 [07AUG2010]
CROSBY, Bruce
I served with VR-8 at NAS Moffett Field, California from 1960 to 1962.
Saturday, August 07, 2010 1:38 PM
CAREL, ENSIGN Walter Leo
My Father, Walter L. Carel, served with VP-33 until his PBY was involved in a Mishap in the south pacific on September 8th, 1944 (Dad was seriously injured). It is with a great degree of sadness that I inform you of his passing on December 24th, 2009. He was part of that greatest generation that is regrettably losing its members. At his memorial service I bid farewell with the following: And the old men still answer the call, But as year follows year, more old men disappear. Someday no one will march there at all.
Michael W. Carel
Friday, August 06, 2010 9:04 PM
 MILLER, AMM2 Leo Patrick "Pat"
My Father, Leo Patrick Miller, served during WWII (August 6, 1941 - November 1, 1945) in the Pacific. Dad passed away October 8, 2007. According to Dad's papers he enlisted at Navy Recruiting Station (NRS) Raleigh, NC, attended AMMS School at Naval Training Station (NTS) and Advanced Base CUB Unit (ABCU) NAS Norfolk, Virginia, served aboard Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, SC, Lion ONE, Club TWO, Commander Allied Air Forces Central Europe (COMAIRCEN) Solomon Islands, CASU-9 and VR-3. Daddy didn't really talk much about his experience in the Pacific. He told us about a close call that happened while he was on a ship traveling with a fleet. A ship in front of his, and the one directly behind, each suffered hits while Daddy's ship (in the middle of the two) narrowly escaped being hit. I wish I had asked my Father more questions about it. If anyone remember's my Dad - I would love to hear from you.
Rosemary Machen
Thursday, August 05, 2010 12:52 PM
COLEMAN, George Lee Sr.
I served in WWII in ETO with VPB-112 as a tail gunner on a Navy B-24, flying antisub patrol and convoy duty for American ships. It would be great to hear from someone in the 112th! I am from Scotland Neck, N.C. but am currently living in Fredericksburg, Va. I found this website because I, too, am trying to recall the lyrics to Sky Anchors Aweigh! (My daughter thinks there are probably no specific lyrics; they were improvised to suit the occasion!).
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 10:21 PM
MAXWELL, Joseph C. "Maxie"
E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted!
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 6:54 PM
ARENZANA, Mark
I served with VP-91 from 1997 to 1999.
Tuesday, August 03, 2010 4:59 PM
TURNER, AOM2 Shirley S.
My Father, AOM2 Shirley S. TURNER, served in the Pacific in WWII with VP-108 aboard PB4Y-2. I know very little about his service record and would love to know more. Any help would be appreciated.
D. Starr
Tuesday, August 03, 2010 12:50 PM
FASSETT, D. B. "Bruce"
E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted!
Monday, August 02, 2010 11:59 AM
HOLM, ASC Kenneth Retired
E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted!
Sunday, August 01, 2010 11:26 AM
ADMIRE, ACCS Clarence Retired
I was in FASRON-77 NAF Naples, Italy August 1953-February 1954. Did not get to know very many of the squadron while I was there, except Ken Fryman AC3, My division officer was LT Drago. I was in communication with a AE2 Ralph Delange but have lost his email address and would like to find it, if anyone is in contact with him, just hear from another FASRON member A.D. Admire.
Saturday, July 31, 2010 2:29 PM
MULLER, Donald
E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted!
Friday, July 30, 2010 2:25 PM
SIMPSON, AT1 Harold W. "Johnny and Pockets"
I am AT1 Harold W. Simpson's oldest son. I thought that his former squadron mates would like to know that Harold who was known as "Johnny" and I understand as "pockets" and served in VR-21 during the 1950's passed away on June 29, 2009, at Fort Smith, Arkansas of heart failure. Harold often spoke of his time with VR-21 and how much he enjoyed attending Reunions. He elected to discontinue his medications and accept his fate and in doing so he died with great dignity and courage.
Robert E. Simpson, Esq
Friday, July 30, 2010 2:23 PM
This is info for VP-4 AND a VP-6 all personel who served Jan 1965 -april 1965 you were part of porject SHAD test name Shady Grove. VP-6 was part of project Fearless Johnny aug-sept 1965 . This was part of Project 112 Project SHAD. For more complete info AEWBarRonPac. I hope this may be of help for VA health claims. Wishing all of you good health.
APPLING, AX2 George E.
Friday, July 30, 2010 12:33 PM
ATWELL, Tom
I was an Army Specialist 4th Class, engine mechanic, with the Crazy Cats from 1971 to 1972. I was there when we closed down in the Naval Air Station, and part of us left for Phu Bia and me with the others, moved into Bear Cat Country in early 1972. Great bunch of people, great memories, and still best bud with another Crazy Cats, David Drum. Retired from the Army after over 23 years.
Friday, July 30, 2010 11:52 AM
KASULAITIS, AX2 Jerome "Jerry" M.
I was and still am proud to have been a member of VP-662. I was an AX2 in the 1960's and I remember that we won the gold star for the most outstanding of all VP squadrons in the USNR-R.
Friday, July 30, 2010 8:42 AM
EGGER, AMSC Fred
E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted!
Friday, July 30, 2010 6:28 AM
BANISTER, Winston
I am a pharmacist from Mangum, Oklahoma and my grandfather, Winston Banister, served with VPB-103 in WWII. He died before I was born and I would like to know if there is any one who may have served with him out there. Any information would be very much appreciated.
Bradley Banister
Thursday, July 29, 2010 9:48 AM
POWLESLAND, AMSC Don A. Retired
I was a TAR at NAS Los Alamitos, California (1966 to December 1968), SELRES RTU-51 (May 1972 to April 1976), VR-55 (April 1976 to October 1981), VP-91 (October 1981 to September 1987) when I retired after 21.5 years total service. While in VP-91 I went to Second Mech school at NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania and FE school at NAS Moffett Field, California. I made WestPac's with VP-91 to NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii, NAS Cubi Point, Philippines and NAF Misawa, Japan. I would like to hear from former Shipmates.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 11:59 PM
SKAAR, Gary
I served with VP-22 from December 1963 to September 1966. Although I was an Aviation Machinist Mate, I worked in the Maintenance Office. I was in NS Rota, Spain, part of a 3 plane deployment to Key West, Fl and of course the wonderful weather in Puerto Rico. I was part of the flag football team that won the 1st Naval District Championship. Who can forget our skipper Captain Wyman. Wonderful memories.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 8:52 PM
SIMS, AX2 Robert A. "Tony"
E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted!
Guestbook Entries 16,340 [16JUL2010] through 16,360 [27JUL2010]
DARROW, PN3 David Michael "Mike"
I served with VP-5 from March 1962 to July 1965 with deployments to NS Rota, Spain, NAS Sigonella, Sicily, NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and NS Roosevelt Roads, PR. Names I still remember include CDR Tate, Chuck Hernandez and LT Gerry Cole.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 4:49 PM
ZEBROWSKI, Donald P.
I served with VS-27 at NAS Norfolk, Virginia from January 1960 to November 1963 in the Airframe Shop. I was onboard the USS Valley Forge (CV-45) during the Bay of Pigs.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 2:01 PM
CORMIER, AD1 Mike Retired
I served with VR-22 at NS Rota, Spain from June 1989 to June 1992 as Line Division LPO. Glad to have been a part of one of the best squadrons in the Navy. I would like to hear from former Shipmates.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 8:56 AM
COALE, Bill
I served aboard NAS Johnsville, Pennsylvania from 1962 to 1963 (Navy Exchange) and NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada from 1963 to 1965. I'm from Falls Church, VA and currently live in Martinsburg, WV.
Monday, July 26, 2010 9:59 PM
PHELPS, AO2 Edward H.
I served with VP-46 at NAS North Island, San Diego, California from 1959 to 1963. I was a flight crew member aboard the P5M, P2 and P-3.
Monday, July 26, 2010 9:09 PM
HUTCHINSON, AO3 Edward
I served with VP-31 from 1961 to 1965. I would like to hear from former Shipmates.
Sunday, July 25, 2010 8:15 AM
JONES, AMCS Chester L. "CJ"
E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted!
Saturday, July 24, 2010 9:09 PM
WOODS, PR1 John J. Retired
I served with VP-24 from 1984 to 1987. I worked in the PR/AME Shop with Ray John, Ed Miller, Paula Wittle, Saccamamaho, Chief Jackson and others. I would like to hear from former Shipmates.
Saturday, July 24, 2010 6:20 PM
DuFRESNE, AMS2 Jerry A. "JD"
E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted!
Friday, July 23, 2010 3:13 PM
HEDDEN, Raymon R.
My Dad, Raymon R., 1911-1974, was a Navy officer at NAS Kodiak, Alaska in 1942-1943 in the Civil Engineering Corps, helping supervise contractors building the air station. We have some artifacts, photos and newsletters of that time, but thereafter his only comment on the time was that he didn't care to ever see Alaska again. He joked that after the monthly supply ship would appear from Seattle, its food would be eaten in the order it had been loaded and unloaded: no meat other than ham, then nothing but beef, then pork, etc. Famly lore has it that on 30-day leave home after the NAS Kodiak, Alaska year he revealed his new orders to my Mom and asked, "Where is Fort Lauderdale, FL?" So, out of its merciful bounty the Navy had taken pity and our family then lolled in the sunshine for the next two years. Anyone's information relevant to my Dad or his NAS Kodiak, Alaska experience would be welcome.
Carl T. Hedden
Thursday, July 22, 2010 9:32 PM
FERGUSON, AMSAN Frank
I served with VU-4 in 1957. I remember a Shipmate by the name of Boucher (sp) from Worster, MA. If anyone knows his location - please drop me a e-mail.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 5:00 PM
CONNOR, CNOCM (AW/SW) Jim Retired
I served with VP-30 (AWAA) NAS Patuxent River, Maryland from March 1974 to August 1974, VP-10 (CAC-7) from August 1974 to May 1978, VX-1, VS-31, VS-27, Naval Technical Training Unit (NTTU) Keesler Air Force, CMC of IDF/CFK, CMC of CVW-1 and retired as CMC of NAVAIR. Now working "VP of the future" in the PMA-262 BAMS office.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 7:41 AM
BROWN, LT(jg) Ron
Served as AIO with VP-56 from 1967 to 1969. Would like to hear from some of my ols friends.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 9:04 AM
YAREMCHUKM, Nick Jr.
E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 4:48 AM
WALTHER, AM3 Bill
I served with FASRON-102 from January 1958 to August 1959 assigned to R4Y aircraft BUNO: 140994. I am currently retired and live in Winchester, VA.
Monday, July 19, 2010 8:29 PM
GALLIONE, Paul
I served with VP-8 from April 1974 to May 1978. I would like to hear from former Shipmates.
Monday, July 19, 2010 7:08 PM
CLAUSEN, ABH1 Steven
E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted!
Sunday, July 18, 2010 11:30 PM
October 26th, 1978
Information from this mishap (In Memorial for lost VP-9 friends Alfa Foxtrot 586) was used for the P-3 chapter in the NATOPS Survival Manual 00-80T-101. The manual was pubished circa 1985. The P-3 NATOPS Model Manager contributed to the document. I was 00-80T-101 production editor from 1981 to 1985. Previously I served as a Training Analyst at the Naval Safety Center from 1971 to 1976. Too, the P-3 Community attempted to have the Universal Underwater Egress Trainer (Device 9D5) given a P-3 configurtion. Lockheed produced some drawings fitting the device configuration and permit as realistic as possible drills. The initial plan was to practice both surface and sinking abandonment.
CDR John F. Greear, MSC, USN (Ret)
Sunday, July 18, 2010 6:23 PM
SANTOS, AMS1 Ralph Retired
I served with Catbird (original 1020 crewmember) and phased into P-3A BUNO: 150511. I retired in July 1992 and now live in Florida.
Saturday, July 17, 2010 11:25 PM
HAWLEY, Dennis
I served with VAP-61 from 1967 to 1969 with detachments to Bangkok and three trips to FASU/NSA DaNang, Republic of Vietnam. I would like to hear from former Shipmates.
Saturday, July 17, 2010 12:02 PM
Guestbook Entries 16,320 [27JUN2010] through 16,340 [16JUL2010]
WHETSTONE, James
I served with VQ-1 from 1980 to 1984, VQ-2 from 1987 to 1990 and again with VQ-1 from 1991 to 1993. In hind-site, I enjoyed it all, good times and bad.
Friday, July 16, 2010 11:26 AM
CURRY, NCC Paul Retired
I served with VPU-2 from 1990 to 1993. I served as the Command Career Counselor where I had the fortune of serving with some wonderful people and great sailors. I wish all of my Shipmates Fair Winds and Following Seas.
Thursday, July 15, 2010 4:49 PM
Looking for someone who sailed aboard the SS North King to Brazil in 1943 to establish NAF Aratu, Bahia, Brazil. We departed Jersey City, NJ. The draft was established at Pier 92 NY.
Buford Cline
Thursday, July 15, 2010 4:35 PM
BLANKENSHIP, Carl
I served with VP-56 from 1977 to 1980 and VP-9 from 1984 to 1987.
Thursday, July 15, 2010 3:47 PM
WARLICK, CDR Wilbur Wilson
My Father, CDR Wilbur Wilson Warlick, passed away in 2005. Dad served with VP-24 and left chrome lighters from the trip to South America, scores of official photographs showing him with members of his staff and the decommission plaque. The plaque is beautiful, and in its original case. I was Army Airborne.
David Warlick
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 10:47 PM
HILLIGER, Harold James
I served with VP/VPB-210 (pilot) during most of WWII. I still have some pieces from the July 1st, 1943 mishap which killed several of my friends. The PBM actually hit a patrol boat on a high speed takeoff run in the dark. I wonder if anyone is still around as I am 91 this month July 2010. I would love to hear from any former Shipmates.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 6:27 PM
HONECKER, Jim
I served with VXN-8 from 1976 to 1980 and worked in maintenance control. I would like to hear from former Shipmates.
Saturday, July 10, 2010 4:08 PM
BOWEN, LT Ray
I served with VP-17 from 1984 to 1988 with deployments to NAS Cubi Point, Philippines (Combat Crew 10 flying the P-3B) and NAS Adak, Alaska (Combat Crew One "The Ice Riders" flying the P-3C). I would like to hear from former Shipmates.
Saturday, July 10, 2010 12:58 PM
JAIME, AZ2 Lola J.
I served with VP-10 from 1978 to 1982 and Recruit Company Commander from 1982 to 1984. I am proud to say my son is an AD serving with VQ-2 at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington.
Friday, July 09, 2010 6:07 PM
LANGLEY, Wes
I served with VP-42 from 1964 to 1966. I reported aboard at NAS Iwakuni, Japan just after the 1964 incident in the South China Sea (In Memorial for lost VP-42 friends September 8th, 1964). I remember many plane parts laying out in the hangar on my introductory run through. I think Dale Armour, who went down in the 1967 loss in the Alaska area was a survivor of the 1964 incident. I had only been out of the Navy a few months when I read about the 1967 incident and noticed Dale's name and felt that he had told me he was one of the survivors of the 1964 incident. Dale used to keep a large 4 engine airplane model he had constructed from scratch on the top of his locker that he had worked on for a few years. He had tremendous talent and also a very special spirit that set him apart from the average person. I've wondered since that time just what it was spiritually that he had found. Perhaps if one of his family reads this you would be so kind as to let me know. Thanks for all he and the others did for our freedom. It's a precious freedom. I had family in the Jamestown Colony and the Massachusetts Bay Colony so know some of them paid a dear price for our freedom also. Of course, we're all related to the fellow who build the Arc so we are all in this equally it appears to me. Keep smilin and have a wonderful day.
Friday, July 09, 2010 4:18 PM
GEORGE, David P.
I served with VR-21 from late 1967 to mid 1969, aboard C-118s. Many found memories of Shipmates and their antics. Think about them more often than used to. Guess that's part of getting older.
Friday, July 09, 2010 12:50 PM
WALRATH, AT3 Dennis
I served with VQ-1 at NAS Agana, Guam from 1975 to 1976.
Wednesday, July 07, 2010 9:13 PM
I am seeking any information on two crewmembers from VP-19 from years 1968 to 1971. First is AO2 David Terry Nelson. Dave was with me on Crew-4 and Crew-12 and married his wife Nancy before we deployed to NAS Iwakuni, Japan. If anyone knows anything about him, please don't hesitate to contact me. He was last known to be living in Boulder, CO and working for Coors in Golden, CO. Second is AW(?)C Chuck Stone. Chuck was the radar operator on Crew-4 during the NAS Iwakuni, Japan deployment in 1970. It is believed that he retired in the Mountain View area in CA, near the former NAS Moffett Field, California. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, Shipmates.
SANBORN, AT3 Pete
Wednesday, July 07, 2010 9:51 AM
DICKINSON, Sidney E. "Bud"
My Father, Sidney E. Dickinson (Bud), served aboard the USS Tangier (AV-8). I would like to hear from his former Shipmates.
Christian Dickinson
Tuesday, July 06, 2010 9:00 PM
MARTIN, AE2 James "Baby Chuck"
I served with VP-48 (April 1969 to December 1970) at NAS Moffett Field, California with deployments to NS Sangley Point, Philippines / NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam and NAS Cubi Point, Philippines / U-Tapao Royal Thailand Air Force Base, Thailand. I was Nicknamed "Baby Chuck" thanks to AEC Chuck Martin. After leaving the Navy I ended up with the USPS and retired with 40 years of Federal Employment. I would like to hear from former Shipmates.
Tuesday, July 06, 2010 1:26 PM
POOL, Gerald Hugh
My two older brothers both served on the USS Pine Island (AV-12) together. Gerald Hugh Pool died on 18 Sep 2006 in Monroe, LA.
Lawrence D. Pool
Monday, July 05, 2010 3:37 PM
PHILLIPS, AN Victor D.
I attended school at NATTC NAS Millington, Tennessee, NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii, NATWINGPAC and TDY to VR-8 from 1963 to February 1964 until I left the Navy.
Sunday, July 04, 2010 5:10 PM
HAPPY
BURGESS, John "Bandit"
E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted!
Saturday, July 03, 2010 1:00 PM
CRAIG, CDR John A. USNR
I served with VP-47 (January 2003-June 2005) with CACs 9, 2 and finally CAC-4. Left VP-47 and flew as an instructor pilot VT-2 at NAS Whiting Field, Milton, Florida. Now flying for United Airlines out of Washington Dulles Airport and living in Shepherdstown, WV.
Thursday, July 01, 2010 3:11 PM
BRESNAN, AO Richard L.
I served with VP-26 (1956-1960) at NAS Brunswick, Maine. I crewed as an Ordnanceman aboard crews 1 and 6. What a great ride. I wish I was 50 years younger so I could do it all over again.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010 10:32 PM
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JONES, Richard
I served with VP-934 (May 1955-August 1957) at NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania and transferred to the Penn State's Naval Reserve Officers' Training Corps (NROTC) program.
Sunday, June 27, 2010 6:43 AM
DOMPKA, Robert James "Bob"
I served with VPB-27 (1944-1946) with deployments and detachments to Hawaii, Saipan, Okinawa, Sasebo, Hong Kong and points nearby. A few names I remember are Mike Elligon, Adams, OO Craig, Barney Johnson, ENS Moreland, CDR Voorhies and others. I would love to hear from former Shipmates.
Saturday, June 26, 2010 12:04 PM
KANE, CE1 Michael J. Retired
I served with VP-40 (1964-1968) with deployments to NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, Buckner Bay, Okinawa and Con Lon Island. We made numerous supply runs while deployed to NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam. Swift loved our NS Sangley Point, Philippines Cavite City. Remember the Desantis brothers (Mike and John), ADR3 Wildman Jack Fisher, AE3 Mike Cook, ADR3 Carmen Yeager and ADR3 Mike Curtiss. I retired from Reserves as a CE1. I have been retired about 3 years and live in Woodside Queens, New York. I would like to hear from former Shipmates.
Friday, June 25, 2010 11:54 PM
BLASCHKA, Damain C. "Blash"
E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted!
Friday, June 25, 2010 9:45 PM
CONNER, AW2 Wayne T.
I served with VP-11 (1982-1986) and flew with CAC-1 and CAC-6.
Friday, June 25, 2010 6:38 PM
LAWTHER, Brian
I served with FMP MOCC EPAC (1997-2000). We made lots of trips to Korea.
Thursday, June 24, 2010 11:02 PM
GLISSON, ADR2 Jim
I served with VW-11 (1964-1965), OASU / VX-8 (1966-1967) at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, and NAS South Weymouth, Massachusetts (1968-1969) for Instructor duty. I worked on check crews and flight crews. I am still in contact with several of the old Shipmates.
Thursday, June 24, 2010 10:52 PM
STROYECK, Kevin R.
I served with VP-5 (1977-1980) as NAVCOMM and TACCO and VP-30 (1980-1984) P-3 RTS Instuctor working on the JMSDF and Dutch FMS programs.
Thursday, June 24, 2010 2:09 PM
KOLMAN, Leonard T.
I served with FASRON-118 at NAS Agana, Guam (February 1951 - August 1952), FASRON-119 at NAS North Island, San Diego, California (September 1952 - November 1952) and VS-23 (November 1952- March 1954).
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 3:32 PM
MIKOLAY, AE John
I served with VP-26 at NAS Brunswick, Maine from 1984 to 1988 (TAD to AIMD I level repair facilities) with deployments to NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan, NS Rota, Spain, NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal and NAS Keflavik, Iceland.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 9:28 AM
BREWER, Charles
SAUERMILCH, John Jr.
I served with VP-46 at NAS Moffett Field, California from 1967 to 1969. I would like to hear from former Shipmates.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 10:47 PM
KLINE, Bob "Doc"
E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 7:16 PM
SANDERS, Ira
I served with VP-832 from 1964 to 1970.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 2:51 PM
GRAY, Richard
I served with VP-47 at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington from 1959 to 1964. I would like to hear from former Shipmates.
Monday, June 21, 2010 6:11 PM
ROSSA, Dr. Peter
I served with VS-722 from 1966 and 1967 and retired in 1989.
Monday, June 21, 2010 5:11 PM
SCHNEIDER, Karl
I served with VAW-111.
Monday, June 21, 2010 1:55 PM
September 1962
I served with VP-47 from 1962 to 1963. Our PBM when down while operating with the USS Seadragon (SSN-584) on a chilly evening in September 1962. We over sped the prop on the starboard engine and couldn't feather - we eventually lost the aircraft - we sustained no injuries. The USS Seadragon (SSN-584) had just surfaced and the Skipper made the conning tower seconds before we hit the water. They had us out of the water, in dry clothes, sitting in the galley with coffee in hand in less than an hour. Love those Sub Sailors.
TABER, W. Doyle
Sunday, June 20, 2010 11:53 PM
BORGFORD, CPO Clyde F.
My Father, CPO Clyde F. Borgford, passed away on May 17, 2010 at his home in Wasilla, Alaska. My father entered the Navy in July 1943 and retired to the inactive reserve April 1, 1974. During the war he served aboard PC-571 known after the war as the USS Ankola. After the war he was assingned to HU-891 and later HS-892 at NAS Sand Point, Seattle, Washington. In 1969 he was assigned as an original member of VP-69 at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington until his retirement in 1974. I would like to hear from any of his former Shipmates.
Mike A. Borgford
Friday, June 18, 2010 3:51 AM
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