VP Shipmate Directory
 "...COLE, CDR Iven Martin...And an American Airlines Captain, passwed away suddently at his residence, "Journey's End" in Powhatan August 21, 2001. He was a navy veteran assigned as a P-3 "Orion" pilot in the Pacific. He was a member of Navy Reserve Squadron VP-68 and retired with twenty-one years service. He was a Super 80 Captain with twenty-three years of service with American Airlines. Iven was a member of the American Legion, Fleet Reserve Associaton, VP-68 Alumni Association, TailHook Association, Powhatan Moose Lodge #1840, Virginia Student Aid Foundation, Virginia Alumni Association, and a life long member of the St. Luke's Episcopal Church and a member of the Vestry and served as Sr. Warden for one term. Anyone wanting to remember Iven, pleae make contributions to the St. Luke's Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, 245 Huguenot Trail Road, Powhatan, VA..." VP-68 Alumni Association Newsletter [23SEP2001]
"...COLEMAN, Edward (Ned) P....My dad, Edward (Ned) P. Coleman, (USNA Class of 1945) was Missile Officer with VP-24 (probably about 1953-54, but possibly a little earlier). He has just recently died, and we are trying to find information about his career for his obituary and to satisfy our own curiosity. It is very interesting to see how my memories match up with actual history! I know where we were stationed and when, but I don't always have the most accurate understanding of what my Dad was actually doing while we were there. If anyone has any information that would be helpful, my sisters and I would certainly appreciate it! Thanks for any help you can offer...Margaret Coleman Soule soule@vermontel.net..." [21APR2002]
"...COLEMAN, CAPTAIN James "Tex"...Captain James (Tex) Coleman (USN retired) of San Angelo, Texas passed from this earth on Monday, June 15, 2009 of natural causes at the age of 79. He was born on November 3, 1929 to Doris and Johnnie Coleman in Artesia, California and married the former June Overby of Kenedy, Texas on September 1, 1956. He is survived by his wife of 52 years June Coleman; sister Charlene Elkins Browne and her husband Morris Browne of Houston, Texas; son King Coleman of Raleigh, North Carolina; daughter Kim Meyer and her husband Mike Meyer of San Angelo, Texas; and son Kyle Coleman of Houston, Texas. He also has 5 grandchildren: Lauren Meyer, Steven Meyer, Jason Meyer, Patrick Coleman, and Jeffrey Coleman. Tex was a decorated aviator in the United States Navy where he served in the Korean and Vietnam wars. Among the squadrons he served in were VP-1 NAS Whidbey Island, Washington and VP-4 NAF Naha, Okinawa, Japan 1960-62. Upon his retirement after 30 years in the Navy, he taught high school math in the Beeville, Runge, and Schertz-Cibolo Independent School Districts. He was a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle who will be deeply missed by all whose lives he touched. He was truly an officer and a gentleman. His family would like to express their appreciation to the following for their care and support: Dr. James Melott M.D., Dr. Michael Cornell M.D., Dr. Brad McIver M.D.; the 5th floor and ICU nursing staffs of Shannon Medical Center, Hospice of San Angelo, the staff of Myrtlewood Estates, Reverend Dr. Stephen Sweet, Reverend Ken Dahlberg, and the members of Sierra Vista United Methodist Church. A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Tex Coleman will be held at Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel in San Angelo on Thursday, June 18 at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Hospice of San Angelo or your favorite charity. Family and friends may sign an online memorial at http://www.MeM.com..." Contributed by ANDRUSZKEWICZ, Steve "Andy" sgpa2zfmly@aol.com [26JUN2009]
"...COLEMAN, PO1 James M...My Father, PO1 James M. Coleman, passed April 2007. Dad served with VP-16 during his Navy career. I'm trying to piece together his Navy career through the units he was in and would like to hear from any of his former Shipmates...Gwen (Coleman) Menz gwe@madisontelco.com..." [04JAN2009]
"...COLLINS ADJC Donald...My cousin and fellow VP-8 Shipmate, Donald Collins, ADJC (RET) died at his home in Pleasent Grove, Arkansas on July 14. He was a flight engineer in VP-8 when I joined the Navy in 1969, and helped me get orders to VP-8 in 1970. I don't remember what crew he was on. His carreer overlapped with both my father, ADRC Richard (N) Decker, a WWII, Korea and early Vietnam vetern of the VP Navy (PBY, PB4Y-2, MARS Boats and S2F's in the VS community)and my own...Terry A. Decker jadecker@yahoo.com..." [21JUL2005]
"...COLLINS, Tom...It is with deep sorrow that I pass on the news of the death of one our own, PT2 Tom Collins, in April of last year. Tom served with VP-23 in NAS Brunswick, Maine from 1964-1966 (at least.) He and I were roomies at AFAITC (the Armed Forces Air Intelligence Training Center) in Denver during the summer of 1964. He went to VP-23, I went to NAS Norfolk, Virginia and VP-24. I'm sure all who remember Tom will recall his huge smile and his warmth. Please think of him when you revisit your VP memories...brickhaus43@aol.com..." [12JAN2006]
"...COLLINS, Walt...My father, CDR Walt Collins, Retired, passed away on June 22, 2001. Walt was Commanding Officer of VP-23 from 1959 through 1961, Operations Officer aboard the USS Currituck (AV-7) from 1961 through 1963 and flew Blimps and P2V aircraft with various other squadrons over the years. His love of the Navy was only bettered by his love for his wife Josey (of 51 years) and his four children. God Blesds you all!...Walter V. Collins, Jr. wwcollins@mindspring.com..." [25JUN2001]
"...COLOMITZ, John...I joined the United States Navy in December of 1967 in Jacksonville Florida. Another of the most memorable things during my enlistment was meeting a most unique fellow. That man was John Colomitz. Big John, as we called him was a strikingly handsom, upbeat and interesting guy who was about 6 feet 4 inches tall. He always had a mischievious twinkle in his eye, and a laugh that one could not help but be drawn to. John and I served together for many years. As an enlisted man, he earned his AirCrew Wings and served as an aircrew member in Antisubmarine Patrol Squadron VP-7F-2 based at NAS Jacksonville, Florida. He earned these same wings and service medal as I did. We flew many patrol missions off the East Coast of Florida keeping track of Soviet submarines, both conventional and nuclear powered. When we began service, we flew in the old World War II vintage Lockheed P2V Neptune's. Big John was honorably discharged from the Navy. John had the great misfortune to have contracted Multiple Sclerosis sometime after having left the Naval Air Reserves, and "shipped out" for that great port above. All who knew John, miss him very much, and will never forget his kind, engaging manner. If any of you who may find this, that knew John or served with us, have stories or pictures of John Colomitz, please contact me so that the information can be included in this tribute to him. Memorial WebSite: http://bellsouthpwp.net/j/a/jaljr/colomitz.htm..." Contributed by LEYNES, John A. Jr. john@flarr.com [E-Mail Updated 10MAR2010 | 14SEP2004]
"...COLTON, Richard C...Obituary; Richard C. Colton, at 86, WWII vet, boxing champ - Boston Herald, January, 2003 - Richard C. Colton of Brewster, a retired postal worker and former featherweight boxing champion, died Thursday at Windsor Manor Nursing Home in Yarmouth of a heart attack. He was 86. Mr. Colton was a Navy veteran of World War II serving mostly in the South Pacific from 1941 to 1946. He was a member of the famous "Black Cat" VPB-52 patrol bombing squadron, serving as crew chief. He was awarded the Air Medal, Bronze Star and a Presidential Unit Citation..." http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4154/is_200301/ai_n9592170 [29MAR2005]
"...COMEAUX, James Nester...I'm looking for anyone with any information about my father James Nester Comeaux. Dad served with VP-29 and passed away when I was only 18 months old. Any help would be greatly appreciated...Harry Comeaux harrycomeaux@yahoo.com..." [28OCT2009]
"...CONLEY, George P.... Picture taken at October 2000 VP-48 Reunion and and Contributed by Alan Hardie. It is with shock and sadness that I relay to you the message from Charlene Conley. George P. Conley passed away on Tuesday morning in his sleep..." Contributed by AX2 Lee (Andy) Anderson 2leenkath@gmail.com [27OCT2000]
"...CONNOLLY, VICE ADMIRAL Thomas F...1910-1996 - Thomas F. Connolly served 36 of his 38 years in the Navy as a Naval Aviator. He flew every Grumman aircraft in the Navy inventory between 1944 and 1971, except for the F-14 Tomcat, which was named after him by the Secretary of the Navy, for his efforts as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations during the development of the aircraft. He held a Bachelor of Science degree from the U.S. Naval Academy and a Master of Science degree in Aeronautics from MIT. He was a member of the 1932 U.S. Olympic Team, earning a Bronze medal in Gymnastics. During World War II, Admiral Connolly commanded VP-13 in the Pacific Theater. Subsequently he was assigned as a test pilot and Assistant Director of Flight Test at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. He participated in over 78 test programs between 1944-1947, and flew such aircraft as the Bell P-59, Spitfire, B-24, F-4F, F-6F, F-7F, MARS, B-TD, S-B2C, F-H1, Japanese Betty, Ryan Fireball, and several other Douglas, Lockheed, North American, Vought and Boeing models produced by the close of World War II. During this time, he also co-authored a Flight Test Manual with CDR Syd Sherby in an attempt to standardize Navy flight test methods and techniques. In 1948, after a one year tour as the Executive Officer of the USS Rendova, he returned to NAS Patuxent River, Maryland to be the Director of “Test Pilot Training” for the first class of Navy test pilot school students. During the next 3 years he also participated in other programs including the Navy Preliminary Evaluation of several new aircraft. Subsequent tours of duty for Admiral Connolly included command of Heavy Attack Squadron Six flying A-Js, Experimental Officer in weapons development at China Lake, California, two Carrier Commands (Hornet and Corregidor), a Carrier Division Command (TF-77), Commander Naval Air Forces Pacific, and finally Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Air. He accumulated over 8000 hours of flying time during his career, his last active duty flight coming in a MIG-17 in 1971. In his spare time, Admiral Connolly co-authored a college textbook, entitled “Airplane Aerodynamics.” During his career, he received many awards and decorations, including 3 Distinguished Flying Crosses and 3 Air Medals. Admiral Connolly became an Honorary Fellow of SETP in 1989. Thomas Connolly died in Holland, Michigan in May 1996, at the age of 86...CONNOLLY, VICE ADMIRAL Thomas F. (Deceased) http://www.setp.org/TFConnolly.htm..." [04JUL2003]
"...CONVERSE, AMC William (Bill)... Circa 1958...My Dad, AMC William Converse, served with VP-7 (his last duty station before retiring in February 1960). He made the deployment to NAS Keflavik, Iceland and Europe with the squadron. I'm looking for photos you may have of that deployment, squadron candids in NAS Brunswick, Maine, and of Dad, if you might have any stored away. I have digitized all of his color slides of the deployment but would like to add airborne shots if available. Many thanks and best regards...CONVERSE, AMC William (Bill) (Deceased) C/O His Son Jim Converse ibxl@hotmail.com..." [28MAY2003]
"...COOK, Daniel "Dan"...My Dad served on PBY's in the Gulf of Mexico during WWII. I believe he was stationed at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas. To the best of my recollection he was a crew chief and then was attending flight school when the war ended, so he never did become a pilot. My dad passed away in 2006, he had a big influence on me as I joined the U.S. Army in 1966 and was running an engine shop for Ch-37 Sikorski helicopters. Just thought someone may have worked with him during the war. Dan Cook acenickledeuce@hotmail.com..." [15AUG2009]
"...CORNETT, CAPTAIN Charles S. Chuck Retired...Dad passed away on June 25,2004. Please feel free to contact me if you wish...LCDR Katharine J. Ray, Retired kjray1@charter.net...Commissioned under Seaman to Admiral Program in 1956. Served in VP-42 NAS North Island, San Diego, California from 1958 until 1962. PPC of Crews 4 & 10 and Line Division Officer. Served as Navigator, USS Salisbury Sound (AV13), NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, 1965 until decommissioning in 1967. VP-8 from 1967 until 1970 as Maintenance Officer and PPC Crew 6. 1970 until May 1971 ASW Officer, ComPatWingsLant. 1971-1972 Admin Officer, FAW-11 NAS Jacksonville, Florida. 1973-1974 XO/CO VP-56 NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Retired June 1 as XO NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Currently residing in Gulf Breeze, Florida and volunteering as Tour Guide at Museum of Naval Aviation..." [Decease Update 29JAN2005 | BIO/E-Mail Updated 20JUL2002 | 30APR98]
"...COSGROVE, CAPTAIN Robert D. Retired...My father, Robert D. Cosgrove, was skipper of VS-822 in the early 1950's, flying TBM's. He recently died (March 22, 2005). During WWII, he was a member of VT-15 and was awarded the Navy Cross, 4 DFC's and 8 Air Medals. He retired as a captain in the early 1970's. Does anybody out there in cyberspace have any more info on VS-822?...Mike Cosgrove mcosgrove@bjservices.com [11APR2005]
 "...COVINGTON, Larry...My father, Larry Covington, was a pilot with VB/VPB-132...Spencer Covington kard@extremezone.com..." [14DEC2005]
"...COX, AFCM Ernest {Jack)...I found out from Shipmate Lew Hicks that AFCM Ernest Jack Cox Passed away last week. Jack served with served with VP-19 from 1975 through 1981 as A/C Division CPO, Command SCPO, and Aircraft Maintance MCPO, NAS Moffett Field, California AIMD AIR Frames Division Officer from 1980 through December 1986, and also served with served with ZP-2..." Contributed by LANCASTER, Rich "Burt" riccon71@verizon.net [05AUG2007]
COALE, Bill billygc1@hotmail.com "...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..." [27JUL2010]
COATES, Richard (Dick) Retired rcoates654@yahoo.com "...I started my NAVY journey 9/55 with 3 yrs at GMAU-0411, Oceana (GF3); 12/58 GM div. USS Intrepid (GF2/AT2); 8/60 Kitty Hawk CVA-63 pre-com; 2/62; AT(B), (AT1); 12/62 VA-127 NAS Lemoore, California; My life changed 1/66 when I got orders to VP-17 via VP-31 at NORIS. I was destined to have the time of my life in the VP Navy. My wife was worried that I could get hurt flying in "one of those things!" I said "flying in a P2V is safer than walking the store." The next day there was a picture of a sinking VP-31 P2V on the front page of the local rag. They had cross feed problems, and the fans quit turnin'. They set her down alongside a Coast Guard cutter loaded with PSA stewardeses on a survival training cruise! (I don't think they even got wet.) After the RAG, I was assigned to VP-17 crew 12 with a great bunch of guys. PPC Charlie Cook, P2P Lee Houston, NAV Rick Tolly, TACCO is fuzzy, he was LT. ex QM, PC Snick Gramms ADJ1 (NY good guy), JULIE AT3 Rothlesburger, JEZ-(brain lapse.. I saw him in 79 at NORIS CPO club (he was a AWCS), AO1 Jim Young, and last, but not least AE2 Robert J. Prestovic our token electrician and fantastic scrounger. (He "borrowed" a trailing wire weight from the Coastes at NS Sangley Point, Philippines! I needed a spare, but I made him take it back anyway.) (Ski is USCG ret now.) We had a good deployment to TSN Saigon, but when the skipper said we were going home and returning asap (6 Mo) I was struck with this gawd awfull dumb-ass attack and said, "I not goin', my enlistment is up in 6 mo." JUNE 1967 I transferred to reserve VP-891 at NAS Sand Point, WA. Which became VP-69. Flew with a bunch of good guys there for 3 years, but I missed the REAL NAVY! July 70 transferred to VP-6 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. I flew for a while, but not assigned to a crew. If I remember right they had more than enough flyers, and short on folks to keep em flyin' so I spent most of my 3 years there in WC210 with AXC Domier, AT2 O.T. Frampton III, AT2 Moore (UH student), AT3 Don Inaura, (now AVCM ret, a good friend and neighbor), many IFT and RDO crews, too many more, I don't remember. I left VP-6 July 73 for NATTC NAS Memphis, Tennessee and AVC7 school. Three years of Instructor duty at AVC7. Then on to - VF-1 (The NAVY should never send VP sailors to fix F14's) Finished my BS Ed in San Diego. I put on the Hat in 77 and retired 12/79. The Navy had exacted their revenge for breaking the faith in 1967. Any one out there that wants to tell sea stories, send me an e-mail or stop by I'm your friendly travel agent at NAS Miramar. I would really like to hear a better one than I can tell..." [E-Mail Updated 04JUL2001 | 01JUN2001]
COBANE, ATN2 B. C. ddcobane@yahoo.com "...I served with NADU NAS South Weymouth, Massachusetts as an AT from 1958 to 1959. It was a very interesting tour. I flew crew on WV-2 Planner 1 BUNO: 131388. I also got to fly as aircrew on two Connies (Planner 3 BUNO: 135754 and Planner 4 BUNO: 141297). We had a JD-1 BUNO: 77206 and an R4D-8 BUNO: 99857 in the squadron during the time I was there. I got to get a hop on each of those planes as well. From there I was assigned to VS-36 NAS Norfolk, Virginia. We were with Task Group Alfa and sailed on the USS Randolph (two weeks out and two weeks in)..." [02NOV2003]
COBB, Douglas E. smokeybonefan@roadrunner.com "...I served with VP-16 at NAS Jacksonville, Florida from 1980 to 1984. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 05APR2010 | E-Mail Updated 03JAN2007 | E-Mail Updated 22DEC2005 | E-Mail Updated 28SEP2001 | 11JUL98]
COBB, AE3 Earl sgtcob02@aol.com "...I served with VP-7 from January 1961 to October 1964. I was a electrician mate third class on crew 2 and crew 8. I served in NAS Brunswick, Maine and in NAS Jacksonville, Florida. If there are any of my crewmates out there I would like to hear from you..." [E-Mail Updated 06JAN2004 | 14AUG2002]
COBB, Maoon kerfed@yahoo.com "...Billy Beard - Just dropping a line, working with you in VQ-1 was a BLAST what a TEAM I was on several crews esp the Gaggle [word removed] Crew 35 with Randy Rattler, Art Lobato, Dan Steele, Greg Jazzloweicki, and many more, several other heroes. Now I work at the Johnson Space Center and have spurred projects like the Hubble repair, X-38, Trans Hab, oh ya ISS, T-38 upgrade and more. I have been an asset to my country discount PI, but was a fun fun thank you God experience" bla bla bla thanks Billy! Signed lucky to have been there. Oh ya Indianapolis was fun too, damn Lockheed burning the first one up after the gold rush fitz fun 2 month Mason Cobb. [Removed] PS need my middle station patch..." [16SEP2000]
COCHRAN, AW1 Scott "Scooter Pie" Retired scottcochran@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-5 from 1974 to 1977, TSC/ASWOC at NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal from 1978 to 1980, ASWOC Instructor at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Damneck, Va. from 1980 to 1983, ASMOD USS Kennedy from 1983 to 1985), ASMOD USS Roosevelt from 1986 to 1988, ASWOC NAS Sigonella, Sicily from 1988 to 19-92 and NATTC NAS Memphis, Tennessee from 1992 to 1993. VP-5 and ASWOC NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal were the best!..." [22SEP2009]
COCHRAN, CDR Thomas L. Retired rollingc@charter.net "...I served in VP-17 from 1962-1964 when the squadron homeport was NAS Whidbey Island, Washington..." [13FEB2002]
COCHRANE, AT2 Todd cochrane@bbsnets.com "...Hello VQ-1/NRL Shipmates want to here from all of you drop me a line or add me to your ICQ list 2233255 look forward to getting up to date on were everyone has been and were there going..." [15JAN98] [ICQ# 2233255]
COCKROFT, CAPTAIN Irving G. "MOE" Retired fireball42@earthlink.net "...I was CO of VP-40, 1959, 1960 and moved the squadron to NS Sangley Point, Philippines as a permanent duty station, Sept. 1959. QE-10 was one of our planes. I saw it last when it was in pristine condition at National Museum of Naval Aviation. It is deplorable that it has been allowed to deteriorate as noted in this WEB site. I urge all who have flown seaplanes to contact your congressmen to help save "THE LAST OF A KIND" in the Navy..." [05MAY2006]
COCKAYNE, MT2 Vern verncoc@ctc.net "...Was stationed at NAS Point Mugu, California from 1963 to 1966 with GMU-55..." [10SEP2003]
CODER, Richard T. Rich.Coder@Coors.com "...I served with VP-19 from March '71-May '73. I was an AO2 assigned to Crew 8. VP-19 deployed to NAS Cubi Point, Philippines with TAD to Utapao Thailand for six months from approx Nov'71-May'72. I haven't seen too much on this sight in regards to Viet Nam era activities and would like to see more from that time. I feel proud to have served as a "VP Sailor" with this squadron. I would welcome any e-mail from individuals who served during the aforementioned time frame. Thanks..." [09NOV2000]
COFFEY, John Retired jlcoffey1@msn.com "...I was stationed at "C" Maintenance Tire Shop at Chase Field in 1959. I was transfered to ATU 204 (VT-25) in 1960. I started and worked in Seat Shop made E/7 in January 1963 on to "B" school in 1965 then VP-16 NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Instructor duty at NAS Memphis, Tennessee to 1969 then on to VP-4 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. Retired in 1963 went to work with a small airline FEDEX as a AandP mech retired 22 years later as a senior aircraft maintenance program planner for boeing and airbus aircraft. Chase Field is now a Texas prison. Brown Jug long gone (I was page 35 in MR jessies credit book) fish and travel now with wife of 45 years. Hello to all you F9F people out their..." [10AUG2004]
COFFEY, John jcoffey@netset.com "...I was in VP-49 1978-1981 as a non-acoustic sensor operator..."
COFFEY, Tim coffeyte@bellsouth.net "...I served with VX-4 from 1983 to 1986 as a Tri-qual PC for F-4/14/18. I just visited NAS Point Mugu, California today on business and seen the old hanger (now VX-30's nest). Still a wonderful and beautiful part of Amerrica - glad I served there with great Shipmates..." [12SEP2009]
COGAR, Ken kcogar@inreach.com "...I served with VP-28 from 1951 through 1952. I was the red headed kid in the mail room. Anyone out there remember? Would like to hear from you..." [09JUN2000]
COGBURN, Denver denverle@hotmail.com "...I served with VP-42 from 1963 -1966. NAS North Island, San Diego, California, NAS Iwakuni, Japan, NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, Saigon and Phillipines. Mostly spent my time in the FASRON shops..." [28MAY2003]
COGDILL, Bill cogdill541@charter.net "...I was in VC-5 from 1968 to 1969. I was in NAF Naha, Okinawa, Japan the whole 18 months. It was a great experience and I also got to work with a lot of great guys. I made a lot of friends. Does anyone remember the A7 pilot who ejected on the runway in 1968? If you do, could you please call me at 541.884.7431 or email me. It would be greatly appreciated. VC-5 was an excellent squadron. Had a lot of fun..." [27JUL2006]
COGGINS, AW3 Bill (SEAPUPPY) bandc15@hotmail.com "...I served with the Boomers VP-48 from 76-80.. In retrospect I enjoyed my time with ya. I flew with Larry Blackmon and served under John Cibosi.. We went to NAS Adak, Alaska, Misawa, Kadena, Yokota, and of course NAS Cubi Point, Philippines where we did our best "work".. I was honored to work beside Mike Joenks and John Costa. If you remember me e-mail me and we'll talk..." [13JUN98]
COHEN, LCDR Harold c/o David trekkie61@hotmail.com "...I served with VPB-53 (Pilot). I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [08AUG2009]
COHEN, Larry bjcldc@comcast.net "...I was Plane Captain on P2V-5s, Crew 12, VP-8 from 1960 to May of 1962. Looking for any crew members to talk old times. Pilot was LT Kramer. Would like to hear from Ralph Papa. I see a picture of one of our planes was submitted by him. How time has flown..." [29MAR2003]
COHN, Pete  Circa 1962 PECOH@aol.com "...Love to hear from anyone on our crew or others from VP-26 during the 62-65 era..." [01JUL98]
COHN, Ronald B. snips1938@sbcglobal.net "...Hello to all my Shipmates who served with FASRON-6 at NAS Jacksonville, Florida. I served with FASRON-6 from 1955 to 1956 as a Parachute Rigger striker. I did not get Parachute Rigger school so ended up AME3. I served with VF-82 (Iron Men) until disestablishement. Ended up with VF-41 (Black Aces) at NAS Oceana VA. I had many good times at NAS Jacksonville, Florida. While in Navy I had open heart surgery while in the Navy. I survived a heart attack last September so they did a good job on me. Any old buddies from FASRON-6 or VF-82 contact me..." [06NOV2003]
COINER, AT3 Jack vp5n64@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-42 from 1966 to November 1969. I was an AT3 and flew with Crews 1,5, and 7. Would like to hear from any of my Shipmates. Talk about our R&R trips to Hong Kong. Remember being buzzed by Migs off the Tonkin Gulf. Hope to hear from former Shipmates soon..." [24SEP2004]
COINER, Jack "Smilin Jack" rattlesnake_ois@yahoo.com "...To all members of VP-42 from 1956 to 1960. Would like to hear from anyone who recalls the great times we had in Cavite, R&R Hong Kong, 8 to 10 hour patrols and of course to start off with the 0300 wake-up for that patrol. I joined the Mariner/Marlin Association several years ago and was able to attend the last two Reunions. A great group of people. The next Reunion is in Tuscon Arizona 2001. It was great to see one of our pilots LTjg Robert Lefevre. Hope to hear from some of you..." []
COKER, CWO-4 Mike Retired mikecoker11@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-56 from November 1977 to July 1982, VP-30 (AO Aircrew Instructor) from July 1982 July 1985 and VP-22 from September 1985 to September 1988. I stayed in the Navy for 30 years and retired as a CWO-4. I had a great Navy career and the VP days were some of the best - "Have Per Diem Will Travel!"..." [19JAN2009]
COKER, AT2 Raymond rcoker950@verizon.net "...I served with VP-48 from March 1959 to October 1960. I flew with Crew-2 in NAS Iwakuni, Japan and with Crew-12 when we returned to the states. It has been great seeing some of you at the VP-48 Reunions..." [11OCT2009]
COKER, AW2 Will wcoker@gte.net "...I served in VP-30 and VP-91 at NAS Moffett Field, California from APR92 until JUL96. I am currently (19APR98) serving with VP65- at NAWS NAS Point Mugu, California. Would love to hear from any Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 19AUG99 | 20APR98]
COLACINO, AT3 Joseph D. Joeco7777@aol.com "...I was stationed in NAS Brunswick, Maine from 1952 thru 1954. I was an AT 3 assigned to aircraft EB6 in VP-26..." [28MAY2001]
COLASURDO, CHARLES C5614@EROLS.COM "...VP-11 1962 TO 1965 POWERPLANT SHOP..." [25SEP98]
COLBY, Chris c/o His Nephew skydog45acp@yahoo.com  Circa 1945 "...I am looking for any information on AOM 3rd class Peter Anthony Colby VPB-21. Crew 10r. He was lost on 6/18/45 off Sea of Japan while assigned to PBM-3 crew. I don't have e-mail at this time. Please send any info or correspondence to: Chris COLBY, 5415 Estes Court, Arvada, Colorado 80002..." [Updated Shipmate Picture 16AUG99 | 24JUN99]
COLBY, Jon jonathan.colby@lmco.com "...Served in VP-62 from 1978 to 1982 then moved to VP-94 until 1987 then back to VP-62 for transition to P-3CIII. Since retiring from VP-62 in 89 and working with Jim Hewitt in Thailand, then to Greece for a year then back to Thailand for (Lockheed Martin) with a new Thai Wife and daughter. Back in the US for tour at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland in VX-20 Flight Test. Now a C130J Avionics FSR for Lockheed Martin at Little Rock..." [03FEB2005]
COLBY, Leland colblg@charter.net "...I served at the NAS Atsugi, Japan Dispensary from 1971 to 1973. I visited the base in 1988 and saw some old friends who still worked there..." [02AUG2003]
COLBY, AT2 Stephen (Steve) scolby@adelphia.net "...This brings back old memories from my days at NAS Brunswick, Maine with VP-11 from 1957-1960 flying P-2v-5's & 7's. I was an AT-2 on planes LE-11 & LE-1 as a radar operator. Deployments include NS Rota, Spain, Malta, Londonderry, Northern Ireland (pre-IRA days) where the women outnumbered the men eleven to one. Looking forward hearing from any Shipmates during that era..." [E-Mail Updated 24AUG2002 | Updated 28MAR98][ICQ# 8203792]
COLCLASURE, ADCS Hubert "Ridgey" Retired "...I would like to contact any members of VB-104 crew 1, from 1943-44 first combat tour. Also any member of VPB-118 crew 12, from Jul 44- Oct 45. I served in these two crews. My phone number is 662-851-7264 after July 1st, 1999 from 1800 - 2400 hours. Before July 1st call between 1200 - 2000 hours at 281-480-7696. It is very nice to see so much interest in the Navy Patrol Bombing Squadrons..." [16MAY99]
COLDICOTT, Ken KColdicott@juno.com "...I was in VP-7 in '64-'65, '67-'68. Instructor at AX-A school '65-'67. In VP-22 '67-'71. I was at PW1 Cubi Pt. P.I. '77-'80. Yes, I remember 17 June 1979: I was aboard the VP-22 P-3 that went in to Subic Bay. Would really like to hear from other survivors..."
COLE, Bruce R. BCLehi@aol.com "...I was in VP-1 from 87-90. I made three dep. NAS Adak, Alaska, Subic Bay, and back to NAS Adak, Alaska. I was an AW and flew with Crews 4 and 8 the Mighty Oaktinny's Crew. Jack-o-Staats, or any of those guy's and gales get in touch. :)..." [05MAR99]
COLE, Deane deanecole2@aol.com "...I served with VP-17 from 0ctober 1966-1968 then VP-42 from 1968-August 1969 including two deployments to WestPac. I was an Aviation Storekeeper. I remember the great crew memebers and all the fun we had with spending two Christmases in Nam. I think of you all this time of year would like to hear from any old White Lightin crew members..." [09DEC2000]
COLE, ATN3 George J. w4kvu@bellsouth.net "...I was a member of squadron VW-4 at NS Roosevelt Roads, PR from 1962 - 1964 as a ATN3 First radio and radar Crewmember..." [15MAR2002]
COLE, AVCM James E. "Jim" jamesecole@bellsouth.net "...I served with VP-56 from February 1967 to October 1972 (P2V7, P-3B Radio and P-3C IFT), NAMTD 1011 NAS Patuxent River, Maryland and NAS Jacksonville, Florida from November 1972 to June 1976 (Instructor for P-3C WST/IFT and backup P-3C Data Handling), VP-45 from June 1976 to September 1980 (P-3C IFT, Assistant NATOPS and QAR) and retired in 1986 after broadening my career in the Attack community. I worked for government contracting with Harris Corp. and LSI until going to NADEP NAS Jacksonville, Florida in January 1995 where I managed the P-3 PAC/PAI technical publications until retiring May 30, 2008..." [BIO Updated 28APR2009 | E-Mail Updated 17JUN2005 | E-Mail Updated 24NOV2001 | BIO Updated 02MAR99]
COLE, LCDR Jeffrey S.  http://www.nol.navy.mil/homepages/awsts/biographies.html "...Executive Officer Lieutenant Commander Jeffrey S. Cole. A native of Seattle, WA Lieutenant Commander Cole enlisted in the US NAVY on 12 APR 1984. After completion of boot camp he reported to VP-69 as a reservist onboard NAS Whidbey Island, Washington. He spent the next 5 years with the totems earning his first set of wings as an Anti-Submarine Warfare Operator ‘AW’ (Acoustic) and completing an Associate of Science Degree from Green River Community College. In February 1989 his was selected for the Naval Aviation Cadet program and started Aviation Officer Candidate School (AOCS). At the completion of AOCS and flight school he was commissioned and designated a Naval Aviator in January 1991. Following flight school he was temporarily assigned to the “Vanguard” of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron Fourteen (HM-14) from April 1991 to August 1991. In August of 1991, he reported to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron Twelve for flight training in the MH-53E helicopter. He then reported to HM-14 for his first sea tour where he served as 100 Division Officer and Assistant NATOPS Officer from March 1992 to August 1994. From August until April 1995 he was temporarily assigned to HM-18 as the Quality Assurance Officer setting up the integration of HM-14 and HM-18. Lieutenant Commander Cole transferred in April 1995 and joined the “Wildcats” of Training Squadron Ten as a Flight Instructor where he served as Assistant Safety Officer and FAM STAN Officer flying 1050 instructional hours in the T34 Turbo Mentor. Upon completion of Aviation Safety Officer School in August 1998 he reported to Commander Amphibious Group Two onboard Little Creek Amphibious base in Norfolk VA. As the Aviation Safety Officer for all Amphibious Class ships on the East Coast he worked on the development of LPD-17 and as a Liason Officer with the US Army 160th SOAR. Following his tour as ASO he returned the HM community as the Executive Officer for MH53E FRS at AWSTS. While at AWSTS he was instrumental in the complete transfer of all MH-53E refresher training moving from HMT-302 to AWSTS and HM-14. At the completion of a successful XO tour he reported to HM-14 for his Department Head tour. While at HM-14 from December 2002 to February 2005, he served as Safety Officer while deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom and finished his tour as the Aircraft Maintenance Officer. Lieutenant Commander Cole's awards include the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat “V” and three gold stars, the Navy Achievement Medal with two gold stars, as well as several campaign and service medals..." [01SEP2005]
COLE, Jim jcole@netdot.com "...Served with VP-42 at Whidbey, Sangley, Saigon, Cam Ranh Bay, from 1967 to decom in 1969. Worked in Aomm/AI. Just cruising the net and found Sully. Thought it would be nice to make contact and talk about old times. Anybody out there?..." [00XXX97]
COLE, Matthew MH53Flyr@aol.com "...Hello to all former and present Red Lancers! Many of you remember me as PRAN Matthew Cole. I was in VP-10 from January 1993 to October 1995. I made deployments to NS Roosevelt Roads, PR and NAS Sigonella, Sicily while in the squadron. I am now a PR2(NAC) stationed at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas with HM-15. The MH-53E is a fun platform to be associated with, but I would love more than anything to be back in beautiful NAS Brunswick, Maine with the mighty Orion! I will be detaching from HM-15 in March and heading to shore duty at HT-8 in Milton Fla. Feel free to drop me an e mail. For those of you who have left VP-10 in search of other adventures, I can tell you that the Red Lancers are still kickin' butt and taking names. I had an opportunity to visit VP-10 while they were deployed to NAS Sigonella, Sicily this past summer. They were the first VP squadron to destroy ground targets since the Vietnam conflict. I believe they were carrying HARMs and the usual load of Mavericks as well. Sounds like countless hours of fun for the ordies doing R&C checks! Good luck to all my Shipmates out there, wherever you may be. Hope to hear from you soon!..." [31DEC99]
COLE, Michael D. usfscole@aol.com "...Glade to get back with my ole VP-1 (1968/73) Shipmates..." [21AUG99]
COLE, Ray RCole210@worldnet.att.net "...I served with VP-8 in 1955, VP-19 in 1959-60...both short 1yr or less tours but the most memorable..."
COLE, Richard A. anoldtimer@aol.com "...I'm looking for information on FASRON 881, NAS Olathe, KN for the period of 1 Jan. 1955 through 31 Dec 1957. I would like to find out where/how I can get access to the squadron log for those dates. Need information on weekend drill dates for this Reserve squadron. The must have dates are for 1 July 1956 through 31 Dec. 1956. This concern my service in this squadron during these dates. Any information on my old squadron would be appreciated..." [20MAR99]
COLE, AWCM Ron Retired ron_cole@ntsc.navy.mil "...VP-1 OCT61-DEC63, VP-45 JAN64-MAR66, VP-47 OCT67-NOV69, ASCAC USS Kitty Hawk '71-'73, and TSC/ASWOC NAS Sigonella, Sicily '79-'81..." [09JUL98]
COLE, Ruth Ann (Cole) ruthaa65@yahoo.com "...I was stationed in VP-49 from 1990-1992. I was an AD3 and would like very much to hear from my old Shipmates. I was known as Ruth A. Cole and have since married Dan Andrella who was also stationed in VP-49..." [14FEB2000]
COLE, Sherrill rollinthunder5@centurylink.net "...I served with VP-44 from 1953 to 1956. I was radar operator on CAC-2..." [31MAR2010]
COLE, William wcole5@sc.rr.com "...1952 -1955 After completion of An(P) and AD(A) school. My first permanent duty station was NAAS Kingsville, Texas. Assigned to Crash Fire. Went TAD to Alice Municipal Airport with 17 other men. Advanced to AD3. Our equipment included (1) FFN5 Crash Fire Truck. (1) Dodge Power Wagon Ambulance with Corpsman. (1) Flatbed Truck with a CB as Maintenance Man. Received orders to VR-21 NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. Assigned to Flight Planning/Navigation Division of Operations Department. LCDR George informed me that I would be the Navigation Supervisor, and forced me through VR-21 Nav School..Having completed Nav School, I was assigned as VR-21 Navigation Supervisor/ Flight Planning Supervisor for all VR flights departing NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. Also assigned flight crew for VR-21 flights from VR-21 EAST & West. My assignment on the manifest was as 2nd Mech., and also worked as 3rd Navigator in a training mode. Advanced to ADR2, received orders in July 1957 to ATi-301 NAAS Cabanniss Field. Cosed this base and moved to main base NAS Corpus Christi, Texas and squadron redesignated VT-30. Assisted in the training of young cadets such as John S. McCain III. 1960 received orders to VAW-11 NAS North Island, San Diego, California. The squadron currently had AD-4, AD-5Q, AD-5W, & E-1B Aircraft. I was assigned as Logs & Records Supervisor to train young sailors to maintain Aircaft History and Schedule Aircraft Maintenance. Mission Accomplished. 1967 Transferred to VA-97 NAS Lemoore. Assigned as Assistant Maintenance Chief/Maintenance Administrative Supervisor. Deployed in USS Constellation (CV64). Did 2 tours to the Tonkin Gulf. 1970 received orders to ComNavAirPac, NAS North Island, San Diego, CA as NMMMs Analyst..Shipmate AFCM Richard W. Mills was retiring. I was offered the position of Aircraft Power Plants Manager. 1974 Submitte my letter requesting retirement. Approved..." [04NOV2003]
COLEGROVE, AE2(AC) Edwin edcolegrove@att.net "...I served with VP-56 from 1963 to 1965 (Crew-3) with a deployment to NAS Keflavik, Iceland in 1965. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [13APR2010]
COLEMAN, David drfaustus472@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-40 from 1985 to 1989. I would love to hear from former Shipmates..." [15NOV2009]
COLEMAN, George Lee Sr. celler2@cox.net "...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!)..." [05AUG2010]
COLEMAN, LT Jim 206yazoo@earthlink.net "...I served with VP-50 (1968 to 1970), VT-3 Flight Instructor (1970 to 1972). I was in Crew 7 under CDR Hausler, Crew 6 under LT Dave Knight and LT Len Williiams. PPC of Crew 6 in 1970. Deployments to NAS Sangley Point, Philippines (1968), NAF Naha, Okinawa, Japan (1969 to 1970) and NAS Sangley Point, Philippines (1970). Dets to NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam (1968, 1969, and 1970) for Market Time and Yankee Team. I would be tickled pink to hear from any old shipmates. "SHINDA ARI" ("Dead Ants" for the uninitiated)..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 22DEC2007]
COLEMAN, AD3 Randall R. randy.coleman@us.army.mil "...I was with VP-31 as an AE3 from June 1967 to Sept 1968. I first worked in the 1st Lt. Div as the coffee room preson. I then worked in the AE Division before being sent to Viet Nam. In Sept 68 I went to NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam and worked as an AK. In Oct 69 I went to the USS John F Kennedy as am AE4 and worked in the V2 Div CAT 2 flight deck. I left the carrier in Jan 71 for discharge so I could attend junior college for law enforcement. I am currently working for the US Army as the Provost Marshal of Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant in Texarkana, TX..." [17MAY2006]
COLGROVE, Stephen Allen steveandcher@aol.com "...I served with VP-26 from 1973 to 1976. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [23DEC2006]
COLIN, AW Michael mcolin@sprintmail.com "...I served with VP-19 at NAS Moffett Field, California from 1974 to 1977 as an AW. Deployed to NAS Cubi Point, Philippines and NAS Adak, Alaska..." [22MAY2002]
COLLARD, AE Robin robin1012@earthlink.net "...I served with VP-46 as an AE from 1988-1991, VP-31 as a Framp Instructor until Decomm in 1992, AIMD NAS Moffett Field, California until Decomm, and NAS Moffett Field, California and yes - I helped Decomm that too. I am now off active duty but am in the Reserves with VP-91 and I will probably be there until they Decomm. Looking for any Shipmates that I served with during my tenure at NAS Moffett Field, California..." [E-Mail Updated 11OCT2006 | E-Mail Updated 18FEB2003 | 26MAR98]
COLLAZO, Rose (Now Rose Collins) sars@lightstream.net "...I served in VP-17 from 89 to 93. Would enjoy hearing from anyone there during those times..." [21JAN99]
COLLEDGE, John W. wardmaster1@msn.com "...In 1945-1946 was assigned NATS VR-4 NAS Oakland, California and NAS Moffett Field, California..." [04JAN2005]
COLLEY, Bob Lpior@aol.com "...Served in VP-28 during the 1950's. Would like to hear from anyone I served with..." [21FEB98]
COLLEY, Craig 71063.1147@compuserve.com "...Hey Tigers...VP-8, 78-81, VP-91, 83-86, USS Ranger/Connie, 86-94(ret). Still good to hear the LC call sign when flying. Now flying big jets for Continental..." [02APR99]
COLLEY, Mike mikecolley@hotmail.com "...I was in VP-30 from '78 to '80 as an ATAN/AT3 and transfer to VQ-1 in '80 to '84 as AT3/AT2. I hated to see the Q move because NAS Agana, Guam as a nice place and Det's in the PI with the night life was FUN. I miss the guys that never made it back and the one that did, Bob Huff..." [24MAR99]
COLLIER, Jim "Flash" jim-collier@sbcglobal.net "...I served with VU-3 / VC-3 from March 1964 to February 1966. I worked on the San Clemente Island with Detachment 'A', D.A.S.H. and Out of Sight Control. Great guys, I'd love see them all again..." [E-Mail Updated 18MAY2009 | E-Mail Updated 29JUN2001 | 11SEP98]
COLLIER, Lance lacollier@comcast.net "...I served with VP-31 from April 1979 to September 1982. I spent most of my time in the Powerplants Shop and had many good friends I would like to hear from. I have some memories of really good times while there; taking fuel baths while rescuing flight engineers from stuck pencil drains and the subsequent washdown from the fire crews, changing all 4 turbines after a plane had been chased by MIGs and the 4 cases of beer provided by the crew - one for each turbine, hydraulic fluid baths while checking the high pressure side of of the prop control, penalty runs for chips lights, standing in APU exhaust to warm up, and many more. Hangar One was an exciting place to work..." [E-Mail Updated 05SEP2004 | 02SEP2000]
COLLIER, AFCM(AW) Larry Collier ljcollier@hotmail.com "...Spent a life time one tour in VP-1, I was there from July 1975 until July of 79. Would like to hre from an of the old gang. Is YB07 still for sale?..."
COLLIER, ADR3 Ronald J. rjcollier@worldnet.att.net "...I served VS-28 as a " nose-picker" and ASW Crewman from Oct. 1962 to Apr. 1966. At that time, we home based at NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island, and shipboard duty was aboard the USS Wasp, home-ported in Boston..." [05MAY2001]
COLLIN, AD2 David III david_collin@acaicorp.com "...I served in VP-8 from 1988 to 1993. Worked in the powerplants shop. Made 3 deployments and countless dets. NAS Keflavik, Iceland in 1988-1989, NAS Sigonella, Sicily/Jedda in 1990-1991, and finally NS Roosevelt Roads, PR 1992. Made countless friends with whom i've lost contact with all. I would like to hear from you all. Fair winds and following seas to all..." [03JUN2002]
COLLINS, Art collins@alc.com "...AW1 Art Collins EWO in Big Red from '89 - '92. Drop a line sometime..."
COLLINS, Blaine bcoll90932@aol.com "...I served with VU-4 in 1963 and 1964. I worked in the Power Plants divison Our planes were the F8-U crusader and the JD. We lost the JDs and got S2F for replacement. Our tail code was JF. I have really missed some of the guys I was with and wish them well..." [19FEB2005]
COLLINS, AEM2 Ed Miles4man@aol.com "...I do remember, Doran, McCloskey and Colley plus other names I noticed on your last Reunion for VP-28. It was 1958 to 1960 time frame, I was at Kwaj, and NAS Iwakuni, Japan. We were home based in NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii as we all know. I flew Crew 10 for a while and remember the P2vs for sure. Ron Michaud AD3 lives over in Tampa and I have seen him from time to time..." [31OCT2001]
COLLINS, Herb hcollins@ix.netcom.com "..AE1 2206 Stonebrook Dr. Carrollton TX 75007 972.245.4084 Squadrons: VA106, VR6, VA43, VP19 Carriers: Randoph, Essex, Shangrila, FDR 1958-1966.."
COLLINS, Jim Retired jimcol@charter.net "...I served with VP-48 from 1986 - 1990 and then transferred to AIMD, NAS Moffett Field, California till it closed in 1994. After that, I transferred back to tailhooks (VS-38) until I retired in December 1995. Would love to hear from any former shipmates during my VP tours. I really had a great time!..." [E-Mail Updated 20APR2003 | 04AUG2001]
COLLINS, Kevin sars@lightstream.net "...Hello everyone that might remember me. I was stationed in VP-17 from 1988 to 1993 and I was also stationed at AIMD NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii from 1993 to 1996. If anyone remembers me I would like to hear from you..." [02APR99]
COLLINS, PH3 Lance lcollins@cswnet.com "...Hey if any of you are out there and remember me please contact me. I was the PAO/ISO photographer. It would be great to hear from some of you!..."
COLLINS, Mick mickc@gbis.com "...I was in VU-1, then VC-1 from '65-69. Then off to Millington, then VC-5 (DET NAS Cubi Point, Philippines) Flew in the DP2E, US2C, RC-45J, etc. Was in VC-5 from 69-71 then rotated to NASNI for mustering out. Who remembers the Lt. that ate glass for drinks!!?? I believe he drove A4's. He kept the party going many times after we ran out of money on Atsugi!..." [E-Mail Updated 17MAY2001 | 06AUG98]
COLLINS, AT Paul pacdog@comcast.net "...I did twelve years in the Orion community. VP-23 in Maine, Force Warfare (formally ASW) Directorate in NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, VP-22 NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii and AIMD, NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii as an AT. I'm still doing very well in my present Posistion as a Contractor for the Water and Sewer Authority in Washington, DC. I would like to hear from any fellow squadron Shipmates in the DC area..." [E-Mail Updated 24DEC2003 | E-Mail/BIO Updated 14SEP2000 | 00XXX97]
COLLINS, ATC R. L. Retired W6WBY@ISAT.COM "...Greetings from another long time VP crew member. Served in PatWing Four, PatWing Six, VP-61, VP-200, VPB-104, VP-871, VP-19, and VP-28. Retired in 1963 at Barber's Point NAS. Would very much appreciate any information to the address of William "Bill" Brown AEC(?) and/or wife Maury. Bill and I were shipmates at NAS Alameda while attached to VP Squadrons there. Bill, his wife Maury (Maurie?), and I also worked off-duty at the NAS Alameda CPO Club during the latter 1950's. I will value any information allowing me to get in contact with them. Thanks fellows, see you at one Re-Union or another in the future. My Very Best To All From: R.L."Pinky" Collins ATC (Ret), 11-5-97, 3251 W. Simkins Rd. E-Mail w6wby@isat.com, Pahrump, NV 89048..."
COLLINS, ADR4 Renzo r1949c@gmail.com "...I served with VT-3 at NAS Whiting Field, Milton, Florida from 1968 to 1972 and worked at night during Flight Operations. I would like to hear from former Shipmates (especially Mike Kau, Paul Pope, Noel Linden and Lynn Dawson)..." [16JUN2009]
COLLINS, Steve steveacollins2@yahoo.com "...I served with VQ-2 from 1982 to 1985. I would like to hear from old Shipmates..." [09JAN2005]
COLLINS, Tom daddybear@juno.com "...I served in VP-23 from Oct 1964 to Dec 1967. I was ground pounder but flew with Crew 9 once in awhile. Deployments were NAS Keflavik, Iceland and NAS Sigonella, Sicily. Would love to hear from any one from that time. I miss Sully, and Glen and Chris..." [11AUG98]
COLLISON, AW Rob robert.collison@ihs.gov "...I was an AW with VP-46 from 1987 to 1992. The people in the Grey Knights at that time were absolutely great. I miss all the fun and adventures: deployments, air shows, training missions, FOD walks, it was all good. Write if you want laugh about the good old times..." [06MAY2004]
COLOMBE, Shawna sdcolomb@pcisys.net "...I was stationed in VP-10 from July 1993 to August 1997. I was TAD most of my time to AIMD as a metalsmith..." [12FEB98]
COLOMBO, AMC(AW) Richard http://reserves.navy.mil/Public/Staff/Centers/Forces+Command/Centers/REDCOM+Northwest/Centers/NRC+Everett/WelcomeAboard/CMC/default.htm "...AMC(AW) Colombo began his Naval career enlisting into the Naval Air Reserve (4X10) Program in September 1970. He graduated from Naval Air Reserve Training Unit, Memphis, Tennessee, CO. #26-71 on February 5th,1971, followed by AMS "A" School at Naval Air Technical Training Center Millington, Tennessee. His first duty assignment as a SELRES was with augment units of VS-63 / VS-73 out of NAF Detroit, Michigan, earning plane captain on the S2E Tracker. In April 1975, he voluntary recalled to active duty to support the decommissioning of the E1-B squadron RVAW-110 onboard USS Hancock (CV 19) at close of the Vietnam Conflict. He was later reassigned to NAS Whidbey Island, Washington with VA-128 and VA-52, featuring the A-6E Intruder. He left the service in 1977, settling in NAS Whidbey Island, Washington and earning an Associate Arts Degree from Skagit Valley College. He worked as grounds keeping foreman at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington for two years and served as a tour guide with Princess Cruises of Seattle for eight summer seasons throughout the Pacific Northwest, north to Alaska. During the off seasons, he owned and operated the home repair service C & C Handiworks for ten years. In 1978, he reaffiliated as a SELRES with NAS 4089 supporting 500 Division at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, AIMD. In 1981 he was assigned to the EA-6A squadron VAQ 309, earning recognition as "AXEMAN 1985 Sailor of the Year." As an AMS2 in September of 1986, he came on active duty as a TAR and was assigned to NAR Whidbey as a Non-Destructive Inspector (NDI) Operator. In 1987, he transferred to NAS Glenview, Illinois as station NDI Technician, 500 Division. He quickly advanced to E-6, and while working in Quality Assurance, became a Chief in September of 1990. In 1991, he transferred to SH-2G Fleet Introduction Team Commander Helicopter Wing Reserve (FIT CHWR), NAS North Island, San Diego, California as Technical Manual Specialist overseeing the contractor rewrite of 55 / SH-2G maintenance manuals, ultimately assigned as the FIT Coordinator. He served as the H-2 Systems Desk for CHWR, overseeing helicopter community issues. In 1995 he transferred to HSL-94 as the SH-2G system specialist, serving as Maintenance Control Chief, QAO, and Training Officer. He performed as Helicopter Detachment CPO on five shipboard detachments onboard the USS Samuel Elliot Morrison (FFG 13), USS Clark (FFG 11) USS Estocin (FFG 15), and USS Inchon (MCS 12). He also served as the detachment coordinator on four detachments to AUTEC Torpedo Range, Andros Island. In 1999 he transferred to VP-66 at NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania as Safety/NATOPS CPO, Divisional and Supply Dept CPO, and served as the Maintenance Control/DET CPO on three detachments with the P-3C maintenance team on Caribbean Drug Enforcement operations. In July 2003, he transferred to Naval Reserve Center Everett, WA and assumed duties as Command Chief. AMC(AW) Colombo's major military and personal decorations include Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (4), Meritorious Unit Award, Navy Battle "E" Ribbon (2), and the Enlisted Air Warfare Qualification..." [25MAR2005]
COLVARD, Kevin kevincolvard@hotmail.com "...I served with VP-5 from 1987-1990 I was an AW3 Acoustic Operator and served with CAC 8 and CAC 10. I would be very interested to talk to any AW's from this time period..." [E-Mail Updated 18SEP2001 | 06JUN99]
COLVERT, Captain Bob "Buoyking" Retired buoyking@mminternet.com "...I stumbled across this site and recognized many names from VP-47, VP-45 and NATC NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. I was in VP-47 from 1970-73 making deployments to NAHA Okinawa, NAS Adak, Alaska, and split to NAS Adak, Alaska/ NAS Agana, Guam. Testpilot school for NFO's at NATC and a tour 73-77 at Weapons System Test (WST)/ASW Directorate then ConseventhFLT staff aboard the flagship got me up to 1979 when I joined VP-45 at NAS Jacksonville, Florida. We made deployments to NAS Bermuda and NAS Sigonella, Sicily. I build trainers in Orlando for a while then did another tour at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland at Force Warfare. Washington in NAVAIR and five years as PMA -264 finished me off. I'm now in Seal Beach CA working for Boeing. Any Shipmates who have time can drop me a line..." [E-Mail Updated 16DEC99 | 24OCT99]
COLVILL, AK2 John L. johncolvill@hotmail.com "...I served with VP-22 from 1980 to 1984. It was my first tour in the Navy and I loved that squadron. I still talk to a couple of Blue Geese around the world. I stayed in the Navy for 12 yrs and now reside in San Jose, CA where I was stationed with VP-9. I was an AK2 when I left the Navy. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [09MAY2010]
COLVIN, AN Gregory F. "Gregg" gfcncnc@msn.com "...I served with VT-26 in the 1st Lt. Division from October 1965 - April 1966..." [07JUN2005]
COLVIN, William H. "Willie/Scotty" Retired whcolvin@bellsouth.net "...Radio operator/First tech P2V, SS1,SS2, SS3P3B. I was stationed at NAS Brunswick, ME. IN VP-21 (61-64), VP-11 (65-70), CFAW3 (ASCAC) (70-71), CFWL (TSC)(71-73), VP-44 (73-76). It's really great to see the old times coming back..." [E-Mail Updated 28JUL2001]
COMAN, Stephen C coman@jax-inter.net "...1966-67 Westpac cruise with VP-9!! Any other Viet Nam era VP-9'ers out there?? Would like to hear from you..."
COMBS, Jerald D. aircrew@orion1.mfg.sgi.com "...I am formally a U.S. Naval Aircrewman (AW sensor3). I was in VP-9 and VP48. Training command VP30 at NAS Moffett Field..."
COMEAU, ADC Phil Retired pcomeau@clearsource.net "...I was in VP-42 from June 1965 to November 1968. Flew most of the time with RB-11. Was an ADR-2 back then, retired in july 88 as ADC. Also spent a lot of time in EC-130's. Would like to hear from anyone who was with VP-42 in the mid 60's..." [08APR2000]
COMERFORD, AT2(AC) Bob bobcom@uri.edu "...I served with VP-45 between 1960 and 1962. Got my aircrew wings in 1962 in NAS Bermuda as an AT-2(AC) (later changed to AX-2 after I got out), and then deployed to NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba for the Missile Crisis. Was extended when squadron went to Cuba; then got out of navy two weeks before I had been originally scheduled for mustering out. Viewed lots of Russian bottoms on Russian cargo ship sailors as they mooned us when we photographed their ships. I was the first tech on LN-8 when I got out but had flown on LN-10 for most of my time with VP-45..." [23SEP2004]
COMFORT, Ted J. tjcomf222@digitalexp.com "...I served with VP-19 from July 1957 until June 1960 at NAS Alameda, California. We made deployments to NAS Kodiak, Alaska and NAS Iwakuni, Japan. I was Plane Captain of Crew Six for two years..." [07DEC2006]
COMMANDER, Douglas daccom97@yahoo.com "...I was a member of VAW-13 from 1967 till 1970 including the transition to VAG-130 in 1968. I was a Plane Captain on the A-1 an A-3. I spent alot of time at NAS Cubi Point, Philippines and deployed to 8 different carriers including the det. in Chu Lai in 1967. I finished my time in 1970 on a med. cruise on the old Franklin D. I sure enjoyed my time with the outfit. I would like to hear from anyone in the squadron. I sure did like my time at NAS Cubi Point, Philippines..." [23NOV2005]
COMPTON, AMH3 Glenn R. (Bobby) Jr. Sedanfan@aol.com "...Looking for anybody that worked VP-31 maintance from 1970-1974..." [28OCT2001]
COMPTON, AW2 Richard N. myappraiser@charter.net "...Served one tour in the Navy with VP-47 from 1977-1981 as a SS3 with crew 4. Would like to hear from former Rubber Ducks with whom I served..." [E-Mail Updated 02JAN2008 | 03OCT2002]
COMSTOCK, AVCM Chuck Retired chuckcomstock@hotmail.com "...VP-93 Plankowner, having transitioned from VS-73, I worked in the "Tron Shop" made up of AT/AX's in our modern new hanger with the best men and women in the Navy. Selected as VP-93's SOY in 1980 and Wing Master Chief in 1988 until Decom in 1994. Transfered to CV-62(NR) as CMC located at the newly formed NARA Detroit. Former members of VP-93 and I went on 'AT' aboard our first carrier, The Roosevelt, after completing Shipboard Fire Fighting and Damage Control Schools in Norfolk. You would have been as proud as I was with your former shipmates and friends as we stepped up to the challenge and in true "VP-93" fashion showed everyone aboard why VP-93 people are the best. In every workcenter our people were assigned we displayed a "can-do" attitude and stood out like stars! A year later we were off again on 'AT' aboard The America. Ditto!! After 30 1/2 years I retired from the Navy and had to say "good-bye" to the best extended family anyone could wish for. To all of my Shipmates who mentored me as I came up through the ranks; and to everyone I was able to help along the way; to my Shipmates and my friends; I thank YOU for the memories which will last a lifetime. Please keep in touch..." [01AUG2000]
CONDELLA, Phil Condella pcondella@hotmail.com "...Nice to see many familiar names and places, truly the VP community was a great experience. The community seemed to attract excellent people in all department and divisions. Of course, AdubaU’s were the best (in our own minds) until the FE had us fuel the A/C or do plugs/covers during the most crappy weather to put us in our place…..as for me I spent all my operational time on the west coast/west-pac other than a few training TAD’s on the east coast. So I’ve pretty much seen everything from the western U.S to Africa. Served in VP-1, NATTC, CV-64 (great people, but no per-diem…a VP’ers worst nightmare), VPU-2 (definitely the best tour one could hope for…great people and work…plus plenty of per-diem), NAVSTAD, and then early retirement under the TERA program in 1995…..went back to college and got an MBA and I’m now the Assistant Head of Procurement for the Naval Medical Center San Diego..." [31MAY2001]
CONDO, Charles M.D. cholly@lightside.com "...In 1955 our squadron (AEWRON 1) had a Detachment Able in NAS Atsugi, Japan with its main home station at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. For about 1/3 of the time we were in NAS Atsugi, Japan. I was an AT2..." [30JUN98]
CONDON, AD1 Pete Retired pcondon@uswest.net "...Shipmates - I did two tours plus in VP-50 (74-78 and 86-90) and a tour in VP-40 in between. Loving life in AZ..." [E-Mail Updated 02SEP2000 | 04APR98]
CONDREY, ADR3 Nathan W. nwcondre@aol.com "...Served with VP-23 from November 1967 to February 1970 then went to VT-28 NAS Corpus Christi, Texas. Remember, Bill Meyers, Jodi Arrington, Bob Hull and Billy Jo Brown. How about the fight song? Did two deployements to NAS Sigonella, Sicily and twice to NS Roosevelt Roads, PR for "fun in the sun". Fond memories of LTjg Reynolds (Legal Officer). Didn't realize it then but the best time of my life. If any of you people still exist let me hear from you. I remember a lot more of you guys I just can't think of your names, but I can see your faces..." [15JUN2006]
CONE, Donald P. alcdpc@worldnet.att.net "...I served with VW-4 for more than 4 years, starting in 1962. We were involved with Cuba, Hurricane Hunting and Barrier Flights in the off season. Before that I was stationed at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland at AEWTULANT. Before this I was stationed at the Naval Station at the Naval Academy. We flew the UF-2's to train Midshipmen. After that I was stationed at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland Flight Test. After VW-4, I was sent to shore duty at NAS Brunswick, Maine. I worked in AMD, supporting two VP Squadrons. It was late 1966 and 1967. A lot of the squadron personnel were assigned to the labs with me. I have been trying to remember the squadrons, I think VP-26 was one of them. They still had some P2's and P-3A's. I remember the first P-3B's coming in. AMD had a station P2 which I worked and flew on. Other than two trips to NAS Memphis, Tennessee to ATA and ATB schools, thats my Navy career. I received an offer from Pratt & Whitney and went on to work for them for 33 years. I worked in Engineering, Flight Test, Customer Support, Communications and Management. Now I am retired living in Niantic, CT in the warm months, and Hudson, Florida, this time of the year...I spent most of my 9 years in VW Squadrons, but I got to spend the last 18 months at NAS Brunswick, Maine supporting VP Squadrons, both P2 and P-3's..." [BIO Updated 17FEB2003 | 09FEB2003]
CONE, ATN3 John jcone@wi.rr.com "...I served with VP-881 and VP-883 at NAS Olathe, Kansas from 1962 to 1970. I was a radio operator and remember flying with CDR Secord (Pilot), CPO Francis (FE), and Bobby Brown (Ordinance). Of course there was also a Co-Pilot, TACCO, ECM and MAD operators, and others, but it was too long ago to remember all of their names. I do remember box lunches, long flights, and getting a technical "kill" on submarine one summer training in NAS North Island, San Diego, California. Or was it the summer at NAS Moffett Field, California?..." [31AUG2003]
CONE, Ron
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