 Every Saturday at 2100 EST All Guestbook Entries will be moved to the appropriate Squadron(s) and Summary Page(s)  HUMMEL, AE2 Thurman "Bud"I served with VP-1 from April 1968 to August 1969. I was an AE-2. We deployed from NAS Whidbey Island, Washington to NS Sangley Point, Philippines about November of 1968. We came back around the end of June 1969. I was mustering out in August 1969. Everyone was in California going to P-3 school. I stayed back at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington because I did not have enough time left to learn anything. I was on base and helped receive the first P-3 to our squadron. I only had to report to duty at 0730 as usual, but after muster, I could do anything I wanted to. I studied the information on the P-3. I really wanted to be a worker on the P-3. I finally was allowed to follow the guys around the plane and help them. I learned to do some of the pre-flight. I have some pictures of the first P-3 and the P2s behind her. I remember the trip back from NS Sangley Point, Philippines. The condensed version of a mishap was when one of our planes went down in the ocean. All hands were rescued the next morning, but the seas were rough and most had bad sea-sickness. They were rescued by a cruise ship, and the story goes that only one girl about 10 yrs old onboard, and the rest were senior citizens. All the men had been "adopted" by people on board, and they all came back with nice suits and new clothes. I remember Steve Bates was the on-board electrician when the plane went down. Friday, May 02, 2008 1:11 AM TOBUREN, Jim "Toby"I would like to correspond with anyone who knew my father, Jim (Toby) Toburen. Dad passed away in 1970. He served in BVPB-127, FAW-15 Aircraft Service Group, Oran, Algeria. Thursday, May 01, 2008 8:47 PM SMITH, Dick H.Pilot, VPB-122 formed 3/45, trained NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, served Shemya Island 8/6/45--9/2/45. Hello to Shipmates. Thursday, May 01, 2008 6:07 PM   CARON, Robert "Bob" MorrisLong-time Garnett resident Robert "Bob" Morris Caron passed away at Anderson County Hospital early Sunday morning, March 16, 2008. Bob was born May 13, 1935 to Cyril Emet and Benita (Acuff) Caron in Dallas, Texas. He attended the University of Oklahoma and graduated with a Geology degree in 1957. While at OU, he was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. Immediately after college he joined the Navy becoming a Lieutenant Commander piloting a P2V submarine-hunter patrol airplane for 4 years (VP-9). He married Susan Bland Simons April 19, 1958. Their marriage was blessed with four children. After his military career, Bob joined IBM and excelled through the marketing division of the company in many different capacities. His career took him to several states including Texas, Oklahoma, Maryland, Colorado, Iowa, Tennessee and Kansas. Bob retired from IBM in 1990. In July of 1995, Bob and Susan moved to Garnett to be with his mother until she passed away in 1998. Bob was actively involved in many community organizations including treasurer of the Anderson County Republican Party, member of the Garnett Airport Advisory Board, member of the Anderson County Planning Commission, member of the Garnett Country Club Board of Directors, was an ambassador and former president of the Garnett Area Chamber of Commerce. He was currently employed by the Garnett Police Department as a dispatch operator since 1998 receiving several commendations for his service to the community of Garnett during times of crisis, and was also a part-time realtor with C.D. Schulte agency. Bob was a longtime supporter and volunteer of many local activities including the Fourth of July celebration at North Lake in Garnett and the annual GACC Christmas Parade of which he and Susan were grand marshalls in 2001. Bob is survived by his wife of 50 years, of the home; three sons, Steve Caron and his wife Ginger of Dallas, TX; Doug Caron and wife Patti of Memphis, TN; Charley Caron of Garnett; and one daughter Beth Marczynski and husband Robert of Memphis, TN; a sister, Helen (Caron) Shields of Camarillo, CA; a brother-in-law, Charlie Simons and wife Patti of Evergreen, CO; a sister-in-law, Carol Currens of Austin, TX; seven grandchildren and two step-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews from Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and California. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Mary (Caron) Harris. Services will be held Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Church in Scipio with burial to be at Garnett Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. at Feuerborn Family Funeral Services in Garnett. Memorials can be made to the Bea Martin Peck Animal Shelter in Ottawa and or the Ministerial Alliance food pantry in Garnett Joe Pope Thursday, May 01, 2008 3:38 PM  ANGELOS, JeffE-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted! Sunday, April 27, 2008 9:48 PM ELLIOTT, Mary-ElizabethI was the second woman assigned to VP-47 (1985 to 1988). I served in command with McHammer and Keith Meinhold. Sunday, April 27, 2008 5:04 PM HOLMAN, AMH3 Henry S. Jr.I served with VP-18 (1960 to 1963) in the Metal Shop with one deployment to NAS Keflavik, Iceland. If anyone out there has any memories they care to share feel free. Friday, April 25, 2008 5:18 PM PHILLIPS, AE2 Donald L.E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted! Thursday, April 24, 2008 11:14 PM CARTIER, JoelWe have recently learned of the passing of our VP-19 Shipmate, Joel Cartier. Joel served with VP-19 between 1968 and 1972. He passed away in April of 2007 from cancer. After his service with VP-19, Joel finished college and became an elementary school teacher in Oshkosh, Wisconsin where he married his longtime love, Lynn and had 4 children. He was survived by his wife, daughters and grandchildren. Joel was a great guy who always had a smile in his heart and a laugh to share. His Shipmates and former crewmembers are saddened to learn of his passing. Albeit late, we are proud to have known Joel and mourn his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Pete Sanborn Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:50 PM STOCKNER, CWO3 ChrisE-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted! Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1:06 AM PALMER, PH LeroyI served with VP-2 NAS Whidbey Island, Washington from June 1967 to 1968 with a deployment to NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam. I was a photographer. Saying hello to any Shipmates. Tuesday, April 22, 2008 11:46 PM JACKSON, RandyE-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted! Sunday, April 20, 2008 4:14 PM WILSON, ADC Stephen James RetiredI served with VP-17 (1971 to 1979 and 1982 to 1986), NRL (1987 to 1988) and VP-6 (1989 to 1991). I've been going through the list of Shipmates and it sure brings back a lot of great memories. Sunday, April 20, 2008 8:36 AM SCHWAB, AMH2 David L.I served with VP-26 WesPac tour in 1968 as an AMH-2. I knew and flew with most of the crews members involved in the 2 downings. I also went through SERE school with Crew 8 (SEE: In Memorial for lost friends Crew EIGHT "Lost at Sea" 05 FEB 68) before deploying. Friday, April 18, 2008 9:44 PM  The VP-28 2008 All Hands Reunion is to be held in San Antonio, TX on Sept. 3-7, 2008.The Marriott Plaza San Antonio has been chosen as the Reunion hotel. Log onto: http://www.patron28.org and select Reunions for the directions and details for reistration information for both the Reunion and Hotel. This is a reunion you don't want to miss. 2009 Reunion is scheduled for Jacksonville, FL.SELF, AT Bob Friday, April 18, 2008 1:17 PM MATHEWS, Greg "Mat"I served with VP-47 NAS Moffett Field, California from 1981 to 1983 in Airframes, Flight Engineer Shop and Corrsion Control. Great Tour! Thursday, April 17, 2008 5:39 PM FASNACHT, JeffI served with VP-49 as a Sensor 3 from 1972 to 1977. Thursday, April 17, 2008 2:21 PM IRWIN, Albert H.I served with VP-57 NAS Whidbey Island, Washington during Korea era and beyond. I would love to hear from former Shipmates. Thursday, April 17, 2008 10:47 AM NOVAK, AX Stephen R.E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted! Tuesday, April 15, 2008 5:41 AM NOVAK, CAPTAIN BobI served with VP-24 (February 1981 to February 1984), VX-1 (1988 to 1990), VP-44 (1990 to 1991), VP-26 (1991 to 1992) and NAVAIR and the test world since 1992. I will be closing out on 30 years in Naval Aviation -- retire 01 JUL 08. It has been a great ride. Monday, April 14, 2008 11:01 PM DeCONZA, KennyI served with VP-42 from 1965 to 1968 (Crew-9 and Crew-10). I remember so many of you guys but the only person I've been able to contact is Maurice Goff. Best years of my life. Cavite City (NS Sangley Point, Philippines) monkey meat, the Swallow Bar (NAS Iwakuni, Japan) and the China Doll in Saigon. Hard to believe all these years have passed. Anybody hears about a Reunion, let me know. Monday, April 14, 2008 9:44 PM WEISNER, AW2 Michael DavidI was in the US Navy from 1972 to 1978 and stationed in NAS Brunswick, Maine from 1974 to 1978. I was assigned to VP-23 as an AW3 Sensor 3 operator on Crew Four. I deployed to NAS Sigonella, Sicily, NS Rota, Spain and NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal. I had several mini-dets including one to NAS Bermuda and another to NS Roosevelt Roads, PR for Springboard training. I was grounded in 1976 for allergy related sinus complications. I was then assigned to COMPATWINGSLANT in Topsham, Maine as a compliment to the R&D team under the tutelage of Senior Chief Rich. We worked together as practical advice imputs to the 3 PhD's assigned to developing ASW programs for the patrol plane squadrons. I was discharged from the Navy in 1978. I would welcome communication with others that flew with that squadron during that time era. Sunday, April 13, 2008 11:37 AM  May 1st, 1944On 1 May 1944 my fathers (Russell A. Antell) Crew #8 VB-106 was shot down after sinking a freighter off Biak. LT Seaman (P) and ENS Saviko(CP) were killed during the open sea landing. ARM1 R.L. Egger (Radioman), AMM2 B.C. Mankus (Top Gunner) and AMM2 J.E. Brown,Jr. (Gunner) were wounded and drowned prior to rescue the following morning. AOM2 I.L. Nilson (Gunner) later died in hospital. AMM1 R.A. Antell (2nd Mechanic/Gunner), AMM1 H.A.Gallagher (Plane Captain), AOM2 Jesse W. Samuels(Gunner), ARM2 Clarence S.Taylor (Radioman) and ENS Clarence Redmon Jr. (Nav/bombardier) were injured but rescued. I had the opportunity to meet the survivors of my fathers crew during one of their Reunions, unfortunately my father is the only one still living today. He resides with my mother in Fort Pierce, Fl and just celebrated his 85th birthday. I may be mistaken but he may be the only living member of the original VB-106 Bombing Squadron that was commanded by John T. (Chick) Hayward from 1 June 1943 to 1 June 1944. I thought it was interesting that his crew mishap of the gear collapse at NAB Henderson/Carney Field, Guadalcanal would be posted but not the other crash. Mark Antell Sunday, April 13, 2008 10:50 AM April 12th, 1973It has been 35 years since VP-47's Mishap (VP-47 - In Memorial for lost friends April 12, 1973). I still remember what a great bunch of guys were on RD5. I flew with LT Schwarting and crew around the Mariannas out of NAS Agana, Guam. That flight was a really great experience I will never forget. Martin Grupp Saturday, April 12, 2008 5:22 PM PETERS, VernonMy Dad, Vernon Peters, served with VXE-6 (Commanding Officer of VXE-6 DF-74 from 1973 to 1974). He died when I was 8. I would love to hear from anyone who served with him or has any memorabilia. Heather Peters Miethe Friday, April 11, 2008 6:21 PM WORSHAM, ADCS William "Tom" RetiredI served with VP-50 (P5M-2) from 1962 to 1966, VP-40 (P-3B) from 1972 to 1976, VP-19 (P-3C) from 1980 to 1984 and the Fleet Reserve from 1984 to 1990. Since retirement I've been with a number of high tech companies in Silicon Valley. Am currently employed with KLA-Tencor Corp in San Jose. Hello to all my former NAS Moffett Field, California "Shipmates". Sure miss the deployments and comradere of the VP Navy family. Friday, April 11, 2008 4:50 PM LYON, ATR3(AC) Lewis James "Jim"I went to A school in Millington, TN from June 1961 to January 1962 and served with AEWBarRonPac from May 1962 to December 1964 until my discharge in December 24, 1964. Thursday, April 10, 2008 11:41 PM PERKINS, LT Michael V.I served with VXN-8 (January 1977 - May 1980) as Navigator and Oceanographic Project Coordinator. Left the Navy in 1980 and returned to Birmingham to work at U S Steel. Joined the Air Guard in Birmingham in 1981 flying as a WSO in the back seat of the RF-4C. Left U S Steel in 1982 and began work at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama as a software analyst/developer. Visited the beautiful UAE as a part of that first thing in the Desert (Shield) in 1990. Retired a Major from the Air Guard in 1994. Retired from Blue Cross in 2007. Live in Bessemer, AL with my wife, 2 dogs and 3 cats, and beginning to travel in my motorhome. Thursday, April 10, 2008 3:36 PM LITTLE, QMC Arthur Richard RetiredI served with FAW-8 and FAW-10 OCR watchstander NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam between 1969 and 1972. Fuel tanks, a dozen sappers, the ammo dump and the SL-8. Sunday, April 06, 2008 9:11 PM WAGONMAKER, AZ3 RandyE-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted! Friday, March 28, 2008 3:02 PM We are having, maybe the last VPB-27 Reunion in Arlington, Tx. April 24-26, 2008 at the LaQuinta Motel. For more information contact me at 817-265-8929. We are trying to get the XO Walter McGuire's Granddaughter to attend.HERBERT, Hansel Kay Friday, March 28, 2008 7:00 AM AWC HAZEL, Joe W. RetiredI served with VP-22 from 1967 to 1970. Flew mostly with crew 12. I was ordered to Long Beach for inpatient alcoholism treatment after spending awhile in the NAS Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Brig. I went through another treatment in San Jose State Prison in 1970 and the Navy kept me on active duty. I entered another inpatient treatment at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in April 1970. I have been in recovery ever since (30 years on April 1st). I retired in 1981 with a Navy Commendation Medal for my work with alcohol and other drug prevention. I went on to college after retirement and continued working in the substance abuse field. I now have my own practice in Raleigh, NC. I want to thank Captain Kneisel (Commanding Officer VP-22) for seeing my plight and starting the wheel turning for a new life. I thank all VP-22 Shipmates for putting up with me and some for being very good friends. One such friend was Dave Marks, who shared the same problem I did. However, I learned he was deceased around 1980-1981. Wednesday, March 26, 2008 9:28 AM HAMMON, Eugene NorrisI served with VP-11 from December 1963 to November 1966. I was trapped in the Navigator seat most of that time because of the "Crew Rediness" concept. I left active duty and flew for TWA for 33 years. I stayed in the Reserves for eleven years though so I finally got lots of stick time in the P2 as the squadron's NATOPS Officer. Sunday, March 23, 2008 11:09 PM HELMER, AOAN John M.I regret to inform all of you (friends, extended family members and military friends and veterans) that on Sunday March 23, 2008, my grandfather, John M. Helmer (served with VP-6 from 1953 to 1956), passed away. This is a mass email that I sent out to all of you to inform you of his death. He passed peacefully in the hospital. We thank you for your concerns and prayers. Signed Amanda (Granddaughter). Laurel Foisy Sunday, March 23, 2008 9:23 PM PERKINS, PH2 Daniel J.I served with VU-5 Det. A. from March 1962 at the photo lab. I see on Google Earth the place is a resort!. Oh, well, I've still got good memories. Sunday, March 23, 2008 1:30 AM  Circa 1943 REEVES, LCDR Thomas A.My Father, LCDR Thomas A Reeves, served as an SBD-3 pilot with VS-5 on the Yorktown between 1940 and 1942. He later served with CASU's 4,5,14,9,8, & 55 up until late 1945. I would like to exchange stories with anyone else who served during that time or in any of the CASU's or VS-5. Nancy Reeves Casey Saturday, March 22, 2008 8:43 PM HOOKE, Leslie EugeneI am looking for anyone who served with my father, Leslie Eugene Hooke. Dad served with VS-25 out of NAS North Island, San Diego, California from 1953 to 1954. Althea Jean Mooney Friday, March 21, 2008 5:45 PM HAAS, AO Edward J.My Father, Edward J. Haas, passed away April 2004. Dad was an AO and was air crew in P2V aircraft based in Japan sometime between 1956-1959. I think that he was based out of NAS Atsugi, Japan or Youkouska. He was part of VAH-8 onboard the Midway for the 1959 to 1960 cruise. I don't know what squadron he was in but he had a jacket patch with a picture of a donkey on it and it read Fergie's Flying Jackasses. Dad never talked a lot about it and I was just wondering what his job might have been and what kind of guy he was then. I was a destroyer sailer and Dad always made sure that I knew that he was aircrew and NOT ships crew. If anybody knew him I would be grateful for anything that you could tell me. Daniel J. Haas Wednesday, March 19, 2008 11:11 PM PALMER, LCDR Edward J.This is announce the passing of Edward J. Palmer, age 77, who passed away on March 5, 2008. He served part of his career in VP-26 and retired as a LCDR after 28 years of service. Our condolences go out to the family. BALOG, AE2 Gene Monday, March 17, 2008 4:06 PM  FRITZ, Francis NicholasMy Dad, Francis Nicholas Fritz, served with VP-9 (Deployement: NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan from November 1964 to June 1965 with Crew 9 - Tom's Cats) and VP-56 (Deployment: NAS Keflavik, Iceland from December 1971 to May 1972 wuth Crew 11). Dad passed away 20 years ago and I have just recently come across some of hs Cruisebooks and Awards. I would love to hear from any of his former Shipmates. Carol Fritz Bullard Wednesday, March 12, 2008 8:59 AM PLOWMAN, AT AllenI served with VP-40 from 1986 to 1987 as an AT. Wednesday, March 12, 2008 4:04 AM LaBOMBARBE, AlanI served with VP-50 from 1986 and left just before the mid air (SEE: In Memorial for lost friends March 21st, 1991), NADC (Warminister) Johnsville, Pennsylvania and VP-45 where I finish my 10 years in 1996. I loved it and had a great time. I would love to swap some sea stories with former Shipmates. Tuesday, March 11, 2008 11:16 AM KIMBRO, CharlesE-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted! Monday, March 10, 2008 8:08 PM OLSEN, Thomas B.I had the privilege of serving with VP-10 from September 1969 to August 1971. I was attached to airframes and flight engineers during my stay with the Lancers. We went to sunny NAS Keflavik, Iceland and lovely NAS Sigonella, Sicily. Every February, we spent a couple weeks in NS Roosevelt Roads, PR, improving our golf and snorkeling skills. Saturday, March 08, 2008 6:55 PM KEISTER, AD3 AlanI served with VS-21 from May 1986 to May 1989. I did half of 1986 WestPac and all of 1988. Friday, March 07, 2008 4:43 PM DEANS, PNC(SW) Thomas M. RetiredI served with VP-31 from 1969 to 1972. I remember CDR Tom Maurer, CDR Tasker, R. Hedges and Palmer. I would like to hear from any fellow Shipmates. Friday, March 07, 2008 1:06 PM SHERRY, AMH3 Donald D.I served with VP-50 from 1966 to 1967. Was at NS Sangley Point, Philippines when we lost the SG-13 (SEE: In Memorial for lost friends January 6th, 1967). The only dark grey P5M in the squadron of gull grey P5M's. Tuesday, March 04, 2008 10:11 PM FARRIS, AT2 Ormond Gene "Bud"I served with VP-50 (previously VP-892) NAS Alameda, California from 1951 to January 1954. I was an AT2 and crewmember in SE 1 for the tour in NS Sangley Point, Philippines in 1952 as radio/radar operator. For the tour in NAS Iwakuni, Japan in 1953 I headed up the radio/radar with W. L. "Lyle" Hahn. In 1954 I joined VP-19 and served 5 months in NAS Atsugi, Japan as a crewmember in P2V Neptunes. I have talked to Art Chris and Alford "Buddy" Westfall and would enjoy talking to any other Shipmates of those squadrons. After I left VP-19 in August 1954. The plane I flew in as a crewman was shot down 40 miles off the coast of Siberia (September 4th, 1954) and the our Navigator went down with the plane. Monday, March 03, 2008 11:15 PM SLIWINSKI, CDR Daniel "Ski"Would love to hear from anyone who served with my Father, CDR Daniel Sliwinski (aka SKI). Dad passed away in 1992. He served with VP-24, VX-6 and went to the ice in 1956 with Operation Deep Freeze. Anything you can share would be greatly appreciated. Please just put Ski in your request if my spam tries to block you. Thanks! Toni Bamford Friday, February 29, 2008 9:26 AM ANDRUS, AW EricI served with VP-8 from December 1987 to August 1990 as an AW. Would love to hear from any of my former Shipmates from then. Wednesday, February 27, 2008 10:23 AM April 12th, 1973It was my last day in the navy. I was in VP-9, AE2. I had just come back early from the deployment to NAS Iwakuni, Japan to end my enlistment. I walked out of the credit union and the planes crashed into the golf course across the freeway (SEE: In Memorial for lost friends April 12, 1973). I could see a golfer with his golf club hitting the thick windows of the P-3 until the heat forced him back. I think that he could see someone inside trying to get out and in the extreme panic and disorientation not pulling the handle on the overhead escape hatch in the cockpit. I have never forgotten this tragic event. DUKES, AE2 Dan Wednesday, February 27, 2008 11:29 PM TAYLOR, Robert W.I served with VT-3 from July 1966 to August 1968. I worked in the Avionics Shop. I remember the night a T-28 went down carrying a Vietnamese pilot. Volunteers were asked to locate the crash. The new barracks, 2 men to a room , what a treat. Raised in Iowa, I loved the beaches. I now live in Cleveland, TN and visit Florida often. Tuesday, February 26, 2008 8:07 PM CHAVEZ, Macario G.My Father, Macario G. Chavez, served with CASU-14 from 1943 to 1944 at Munda Point, New Georgia. Looking for anyone else who served at that time in that place. Tuesday, February 26, 2008 2:54 PM SCHOONBECK, DennisI served with VP-48 during the mid seventys. Was a proud member worked in Material Control as a Avation Storekeeper. Looking forward to here from members during my period of service. Tuesday, February 26, 2008 5:32 AM  My mother was Helen Diehl; my aunt Marilyn Diehl. My grandparents Hope and Glenn Diehl lived on NAS Kodiak, Alaska from approximately 1949 to 1953. I am looking for Jim Lewellen, a friend of the family who was in several plays on the base in 1950 and 51. We have photos of Jim in several plays including Dear Ruth and Arsenic and Old Lace. Jim taught Marilyn to drive and was a good friend. I would love to share the pictures, if are Jim or know of him. Please let me know how I can reach you.Kate Bligh Sunday, February 24, 2008 3:46 PM LeLIEVRE, TE3 Richard "Frenchy"Was stationed at NAS Brunswick, Maine from 1953 through 1955. My rank at the time was TE3 and worked in the OPS Building in the Communication Center. We functioned as a support group for the VP squadrons at the time. Have great memories of the base and hopefully someone who I worked with will read this message (my fellow workers knew me as "Frenchy"). Saturday, February 23, 2008 4:05 PM GLASGOW, PNCS John A. RetiredWhen VR-8 went to Berlin, if I remember, they were the Detachment and the few (including me) that stayed at Hickam was still just VR-8 - not detachment. However, everything I read says the Berlin Group was the command and those at Hickam was the Detchment. I remember playing on the basketball team that won the Pacific Divison Tournament - either late 1948 or late 1949. I left VR-8 in May 1950. Saturday, February 23, 2008 8:00 AM CATT, Richard EdwardMy Dad, Richard Edward Catt, served with VP-19 during the Korean War. I would like to contact anyone that remembers him. Dad passed away suddenly in 1995. Richard Edward Catt, Jr. Friday, February 22, 2008 3:44 PM LEONARD, ADJ3 EdwardI served with VP-833 from 1961 to 1662 as a ADJ3. I was a Search Light Operator and Jet Engine Mechanic. We had flown to NS Roosevelt Roads, PR when we got lost and had to hand in NAS Bermuda. Then a Coast Guard P-5 escorted us to NS Roosevelt Roads, PR the next day our. Needless to say our CO was not happy about that. Wednesday, February 20, 2008 1:06 PM RUSSELL, JonWas in NS Rota, Spain from 1984-1987 with VQ-2 with the Whale. Tuesday, February 19, 2008 9:09 PM SAGERHOLM, AMMF2 Frithiof NorrisMy older brother, Frithiof Norris Sagerholm, was an AMMF2/c in VPB-216, and served during the Marianas campaign, for which he was awarded the Air Medal. He was detached from the squadron shortly after the end of the campaign and was sent to the Naval Academy Prep School at Bainbridge, from which he entered the Naval Academy in 1945, graduating in 1949. He subsequently received his naval aviator's wings,and was assigned to VP-46(?), flying the PBM once again, a plane he had helped to build at Martin Aircraft prior to enlisting in 1943. He was a PBM PC in the Korean War, flying out of NAS Iwakuni, Japan. He resigned from the Navy in 1958, and went with the FAA at NAFEC, old NAS Atlantic City, New Jersey, from which he retired in 1978. He resides in Ocean City, NJ. Jim Sagerholm, VADM, USN (Retired). Tuesday, February 19, 2008 6:18 PM JUNG, AO1 HerbertE-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted! Sunday, February 17, 2008 9:57 PM VanNOSTRAND, AZC Donald J. RetiredI served with VP-26 (June 1963 to July 1968), AIMD NAS Brunswick, Maine (August 1968 to June 1971), NAS Oceana VF-103 (July 1971 to March 1975), VA-42 (March 1975 to April 1980), VA-176 (April 1980 to November 1981) and retired AZC November 30, 1981. I tried several times to return to NAS Brunswick, Maine but the detailers would have nothing to do with that. Former VP-26 Shipmates give me a heads up and hopefully I'll remember. Saturday, February 16, 2008 9:06 PM FORD, MichaelI served with VP-45 from the Spring of 1980 through the Fall of 1983. This included a NAS Bermuda deployment and two NAS Sigonella, Sicily deployments. I was a sensor station three operator on CAC's 1 and 2. Would love to here from anyone who served in the squadron during my tenure, especially any one from the AW division. I'm planning on attending the Patron Four Five (VP-45/VP-205/VP-MS-5) Association Reunion in Jacksonville in September and would be interested in hearing from any AW's who may want to attend or have location information on other members of our shop. I have had limited communication with ex-AW's McGinley, Steil, Mead, Polley and Hampson. Those were great days and we did important work..no regrets. Wednesday, February 13, 2008 7:25 PM WALLING, LCDR Ken RetiredI served with VP-49 from 1961 to 1964 in P-5's and then P-3's. I was on Crew 3 most of the time. I left the squadron as an AT2 when I was selected for NESEP and attended North Carolina State University. I made AT1 while in school. I couldn't make Chief so I went up for Ensign. After commissioning I went through flight training (multi-engine) then plowed back as a Flight Instructor at VT-1 from 1969 to 1971. From there I went through VP-30 RAG then on to VP-23 from 1972 to 1975. I was the PPC of Crew 9. I then served a tour at COMOPTEVFOR and spent my last tour on the USS Saratoga as the EW Officer from 1977 until I retired in 1980 at the age of 37 as an LCDR. Sunday, February 10, 2008 5:34 PM NINAS, Larry E. "Gunny"E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted! Thursday, February 07, 2008 2:01 PM NEW, Gary LynnI served with VAW-122 from 1970 to 1971. I would like to hear from anyone else who served. Wednesday, February 06, 2008 10:54 PM PERSONS, LCDR George R.If anyone has any memories they would like to share with me about my Dad, LCDR George R. Persons, I sure would appreciate it. He passed away in May 2004 due to pancreatic cancer. Scott G. Persons Thursday, January 31, 2008 9:29 PM DAILEY, DennisI served with VP-8 as Blackshoe Radio Operator from 1967 to 1969. Looking for Richard Reed. Thursday, January 31, 2008 9:33 PM KELSAY, AECS(AW) Ken RetiredI served with VP-56 from 1973 to 1976 and 1978 to 1982. I was in the AE Shop and later Maint Control. Made 1st class and Chief while in VP-56. It is sad to see that so many we served with are no longer with us. Wednesday, January 30, 2008 12:16 PM LEE, John "Rusty"E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted! Friday, January 25, 2008 7:57 PM SHIELDS, Robert G. "Dad"I served aboard the USS Curtiss (AV-4) and USS Kenneth Whiting (AV-14) from 1950 to 1954. We participated in Operation Greenhouse and servicing planes over in Korea. I was washed overboard two seperate times. Anyone remembering me, please drop me a line. Saturday, January 26, 2008 1:16 AM CREPON, DonI served with FASRON-4 from 1948 to 1949 at NAS Atlantic City, New Jersey. Friday, January 25, 2008 10:35 PM GUFFEE, Larry E.E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted! Friday, January 25, 2008 7:57 PM SCHMIDT, StevenI served with VP-17 from 1990 to 1994. I now live in Billings, MT with my wife and two children. Feel free to contact me. Thursday, January 24, 2008 4:24 PM PEALER, CMC Paul D. RetiredI served with VP-11 from 1958 until 1962 (flew on Crew 2 as radar operator and IFT), VP-10 from 1964 to 1968 (flew on Crew 9 as IFT then night check Avionics shop supervisor and Mad Comp. Tech) and VP-9 as Command Master Chief 1984 to 1985. I retired in 1988 and would love to hear from anyone who was stationed with me at any time during my Navy career. Thursday, January 24, 2008 12:25 PM PANKRATZ, AL2 Alan G.E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted! Thursday, January 24, 2008 11:52 AM My Father, James Easter, served aboard the USS Pine Island (AV-12) from 1964 to 1965. I have been looking for a USS Pine Island (AV-12) patch for three years, orignally to suprise him with. Unfortunatley, my Father passed a little of a year ago but my search for this patch continues. If anyone has one they are willing to part with, or knows where I can locate one please let me know. Also, I'm looking for a Commander Naval Air Force Pacific Fleet Battle Efficiency "E" patch also known as Gold "E" from 1965. I have the letter from Commander C.N. Seaver but no patch. If anyone can help me with either please feel free to contact me. Thanking you in advance.James Easter, Jr. Monday, January 21, 2008 9:14 PM FUQUAY, AZ3 TomI served aboard the USS Currituck (AV-7) from 1965 to 1966. I would like to hear from former Shipmates. Thursday, January 17, 2008 10:16 PM I am a Vietnam era Vet and am looking for an original VW-12 or VW-16 Squadron patch from the late 50's to mid 60's. Also looking for any original VP Squadron patch from squadrons based out of NAF Naha, Okinawa, Japan during the late 60's early 70's. Any help is appreciated.Tom Shane Wednesday, January 16, 2008 2:20 PM EYBERGEN, AWC ChristianE-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted! January 14, 2008 1:38 PM CHRISTIANSON, LCDR DonE-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted! Sunday, January 13, 2008 1:44 AM VPB/VP-26 will hold their 33rd Annual Reunion in Rapid City, South Dakota on September 21-25, 2008. Registration forms and final information will be published in the May newsletter. If you are not on the mailing list you can contact the Reunion organizer, Larry Nelson via E-Mail or by phone on 612-716-4687. BALOG, AE2 Gene Wednesday, January 09, 2008 8:43 PM VS-931 and VS-20 Reunion, September 28 thru October 1, 2008, Reno NV, Contact Bob Wagner (610)277-4374. Bob Wagner Sunday, January 06, 2008 4:43 PM CHAVEZ, AMS2 Louis Jr.I served with VP-60 from 1980-1985 SAR. I still live in South Chicago. I miss all the great cruises with the great Orion. It's a shame and a big mistake NAS Glenview, Illinois had to close down in the name of the almighty dollar for developers. Gods Speed to all my fellow Shipmates from VP-60 I served with. It was a great time. Friday, January 04, 2008 7:26 PM COPE, AE Ephriam George Jr.I served with VP-5 Crew 5 as an electronic technician from about January 1964 until August of 1966. CDR Wall and LT Westerman were my A/C pilots. Other crewmen were Ray Vess, Bing Kallus, First Tech Steve Maccqux, Al Manning,Will Waldrop, Bill Gardner, Dick Martineau, Dick Lamp and Dante Saienni. I am retired now from teaching middle school and live in Clemson, SC and Edisto Island, SC. Friday, January 04, 2008 6:49 PM CARLEY, PR JamesI served as a PR in VP-8 from 1992 to 1995 and VP-5 from 2002 to 2005. I just couldn't get out of those big birds. I loved them. I also did my other time in S-3's VS-21 from 1987 to 1992 and VS-22 from 1998 to 2002. I sure did hate seeing that plane lose AW's and its most vital ASW mission to become nothing but a long range tanker but it's the best plane the Navy ever purchased. It will be a sad day when the last one goes to the Boneyard here in the near future. Friday, January 04, 2008 1:33 AM McFAUL, MairlMy Dad, Mairl McFaul, was a pilot with VP-103 at NAF Dunkeswell, Devonshire, England. Dad logged 14 hours on D-day. I would love to talk with any of his fellow Shipmates that may have known my Dad. Anyone know Ralph Foulks his friend and fellow pilot? Robert McFaul Thursday, January 03, 2008 8:58 PM LANAGHAN, CDR Donald "Pat" RetiredDonald P. "Pat" Lanaghan, CDR, USN (ret.) of Pensacola Beach, FL died December 23, 2007 of pneumonia. CDR Lanaghan was CO of VP-2 from 1962 to 1963. Born November 23, 1920 in Clinton, IA, he was the eldest of five children born to Patrick H. and Mary Agnes Lanaghan. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1939 and was stationed at NAS Pearl Harbor, Hawaii in 1941 when the base was attacked. In 1942, he joined the ranks of enlisted naval aviation pilots and was commissioned as ensign by the end of the war. CDR Lanaghan served as XO of VP-2 before becoming CO in 1962, deploying with the squadron to NAS Adak, Alaska and NAS Kodiak, Alaska. Over the course of his career as an aviator, he logged well over 10,000 of hours flying P2Vs and a variety of other multi-engine aircraft. Those who served with him note that he was an inspirational leader, a good judge of character and highly respected by all who knew him. CDR Lanaghan graduated from the University of Mississippi (BA, 1950) and George Washington University (MS, 1968) and completed advanced courses in naval warfare and counterinsurgency at the Naval War College. He is remembered by his siblings for helping his family through difficult times and by his many nieces and nephews as a wise mentor who generously shared his time with them. His funeral will be held on January 12, 2008 in Charlotte, IA. Patrick Lanaghan Sunday, December 30, 2007 11:35 PM BERRY, RobertHi to all the men from VP-121 crew 18. I would love to hear from anyone who knows any thing about any old fossils remaining from our crew. This is my son's e-mail and you can contact me through him. I live in So. Ca. with my wife. I have 4 children and 9 grandchildren. Would like to talk to my old buddies about the old days. Sunday, December 30, 2007 10:12 PM SCIOLA, PR Robert F.I served with VP-1 (Parachute Rigger) from 1966 to 1969. Sunday, December 30, 2007 12:00 PM ROUHIER, CraigTo all my Broadarrow Shipmates - Let me know how you are doing! VP-62 from Oct. 1987 - Sept. 2000. Flight Officer, Tacco/MC, TACCO Instructor/Blue Card evaluator, XO/CO, Retired at my Change of Command Cermony Sept. 2000. Broadarrows forever! GO NAVY! TWARDY, Edward S.Enlisted in 1957 on "kiddy cruise" and enjoyed bootcamp at Bainbridge, MD - Company 132. TAD to NAS Glynco, Georgia in late '57 then, in '58 to AE "A" school in NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Served in VT-2 (1958-61) working on T28-C's and then transferred to VP Navy for 1st sea duty - VP-30 in late 61 and joined VP-7 in NAS Sigonella, Sicily on '62 deployment there. Flew with Crew 10 and then Crew 1 overseas and worked the AE shop when stateside. Enjoyed NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba during blockade - I took a lot of pictures of Iron Curtain freighters during that little exercise while hanging in the afterstation of old LB 10 (BuNo 131431). Shipped to "B" school in '66 and then to NAS Norfolk, Virginia for shore duty until transfer to VRC-40. Stayed there with a good bunch of guys (lots of Roosy deployments) until '73, then NADC (Warminister) Johnsville, Pennsylvania until transfer to Fleet Reserve in June '76. Earned MA and Ph.D from University of Virginia and spent from '79 - 03 as college professor and dean at Universities of Nebraska, Virgina and Vermont. Retired from academia in '03 and now serve as founder and president of a small research company working for the DoD. I still keep in touch with several Shipmates significant in my life...but think often about many others with whom I've lost touch. I'd like to hear from the guys with whom I worked - especially on the line at South Whiting Field, VP-7, VRC-40 and NADC (Warminister) Johnsville, Pennsylvania. Best wishes to my old pals. Thursday, December 27, 2007 5:50 PM JOHNSON, RayI served with VQ-2 from 1968 to 1970 and VAQ-33 from 1970 to 1971. I was an electronic warfare operator on the EA3B and EC-121. I also worked in the ECM shop. I would like to hear from anyone who served with me. Wednesday, December 26, 2007 4:11 PM SHIRLEY, AT3 Jimmie CharlesI served with FASRON-117 from 1953 to 1954 at both NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii and NAS Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. I would like to hear from any former Shipmates. Tuesday, December 25, 2007 2:31 PM  Tuesday, December 25, 2007 00:01 AM PRIEST, AXAN James D. "Preacher"E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted! Sunday, December 23, 2007 10:32 AM ALEXANDER, PH1 Brian (Alex) Retired I served in VP-9 from 1987 to 1991. I spent most of that time TAD to the NAS Moffett Field, California Photo Lab (except for a GREAT deployment to NSF Diego Garcia). I retired in 2003. Sunday, December 23, 2007 1:19 AM BARNES, ADR1 Richard J. RetiredJay Barnes Crew Chief SH 29 1960-61 we flew the dew line WWII NAF Thermal CASU-70, Coxwain Jinamoc Seaplane Base, San Pedro Bay, Leyte Gulf, Philippines, NAS Sand Point, Seattle, Washington, AD school NAS Memphis, Tennessee 1948, NAIFS NAS Corpus Christi, Texas, VP-28 Okinawa, VR-5, FAGU El NAF El Centro, California, VF-122 NAS Miramar, California, NASNI, AEWBarRonPac, NAS Miramar, California VFP-63, Ret Feb 66. Friday, December 21, 2007 9:25 PM VO-67 Awarded Presidential Unit CitiationIt is my pleasure to make an historic announcement. Observation Squadron Sixty-Seven ( VO-67 ) has received the Navy Presidential Unit Citation for its actions during the Vietnam War. This announcement, from the Secretary of the Navy , comes almost forty years after this unique ultra secret squadron performed with courage and valor along the Ho Chi Minh Trail and in support of the Marine combat base at Khe Sanh , South Vietnam in 1968. Some interesting history:
2. The Navy has never up-graded an award after it was awarded, ie NUC to PUC. VO-67 is the first. Great work on behalf of the Ghost Squadron Kerry, Alex and all !! Bob Reynolds VO-67 Association VP I received this letter on December 22, 2007. TO ALL VO-67 PERSONNEL AND FRIENDS OF VO-67: Since November 22, 2002 Kerry and Maxine Bignall, along with CDR A.G.Alexander, have worked tirelessly in pursuit of the Presidential Unit Citation for VO-67. After five years and with the help of many others Kerry Bignall was notified by the Naval Awards Board in Washington, DC that VO-67 is hereby awarded the Presidential Unit Citation on December 20, 2007. VO-67 has set a Naval precedent by having their Navy Unit Commendation upgraded to the Presidential Unit Citation. This award is bestowed on all personnel who served with VO-67, in the air and on the ground. The Presidential Unit Citation is the unit equivalent to the personal award of the Navy Cross. This would not have been made possible without the help of the following:
Josh Callihan, USMC Congressional Aide Vicky Fulton, Congressional Secretary LtCol James B. Wilkinson USMC (Ret) LtCol Kenneth W. Pipes USMC (Ret) LtCDR Ray W. Stubbe USN (Ret)
Larry McCreary Bill Rutledge USN (Ret) HAL-3 Bob Reynolds Friday, December 21, 2007 3:07 AM BARRETT, CPO Denny RetiredI served with VP-26 (1962-1972) P2 Plane Captain / P-3 FE, NAS Brunswick, Maine Staff (1972-1975), VP-44 (1975-1976) P-3 FE, CPWL NAS Brunswick, Maine Staff (1976-1981) Aircrew Training Coordinator and retired in 1981. I have been Manager of the NAS Brunswick, Maine Fuel Farm (1986-Present) and will retire when base closes in 2011. Wednesday, December 19, 2007 7:56 PM BARBER, AT1 James H. IIIReserve squadron VP-815 later changed to VP-64 (E1, E2, & E3) located at NAS Twin Cities, Minnesota until the 70's. I served as a reserve from 9/64 - 9/70. We flew P2's. Any other NAS Twin Cities, Minnesota reserves around? Tuesday, December 18, 2007 2:59 PM MADERE, PO3 Antoine J.I served with VP-45 from July 1966 until August 1967 as an E-4 line mechanic. Monday, December 17, 2007 12:19 AM DWYER, Raymond ArthurMy Father-in-Law was Raymond Arthur Dwyer. My wife and I are looking for any information or photos of him when he served with VJ-2, FASRON-103, VT-6, CASU-18, CASU-6, CASU-15 and VP-23. Does anyone know where or what Base VEVY or Base BEDO was? Thomas Feltz Sunday, December 16, 2007 12:47 PM JAYCOX, David A.E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted! Sunday, December 16, 2007 11:44 AM
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