MADGETT, ATC(AW) Steve Retired BULLETT437@AOL.COM "...Served with VP-24 72-74, VP-45 77-80, 84-87, and VP-30 80-84. Saw some old friends here would like to see more..."

MAGALIS, CAPTAIN Rick Retired rmagalis@aol.com "...Enlisted 1963 to 1964, NAVCAD 1964 to 1965 (Commissioned and Winged December 1965), VP-24 from 1966 to 1968, Seaboard World Airlines 1968 to 1970, VP-30 1970 to 1974, USS Independence CV-62 ANav 1974 to 1976, Degree Completion Program 1976 to 1978, VP-44 1978 to 1981, PATWINGSLANT 1981, VT-31 1981 to 1983, COMFAIRKEF ASW Ops O 1983 to 1985, Naval War College 1985 to 1989, CO Rice University NROTC 1989 to 1991, Booz Allen & Hamilton Inc., Royal Saudi Navy Program 1991 to present..." [30DEC98]

MAHL, Scottie sjmahl@alltel.net "...Served with VP-24 as a FE from 1992 to decom (1995). Had many interesting moments, both on the ground and in the air. I'd like to hear from the many people associated with those moments. what's up hippies from the past, "Gone Fishing"? PEACE..." [22MAR2000]

MALTRY, AD1 Jay Sr Retired maltry1@hotmail.com "...I was stationed at VP-24 "85-88" and VP-10 from "88-91" where I retired. I would like to hear from my old buddies who were stationed with me at the time. If you have any information on some of my old crew i would like to hear from them..." [14FEB2000]

MANN, AMSC J. R. Retired jrmshmsr@yahoo.com "...Entered the Navy on July 1959. I served with the USS Independence (CV-62), USS Antietam (CV-36), NAS Pensacola, Florida, B-School and FE School, VP-9 (1965 to 1968), VP-44, Recruiting Duty and VP-24 (1975 to 1979) FE Crew 7..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 15MAR2009 | 07NOV2006]

MASSA, Andy navyvp24@hotmail.com "...VP-24 is reunioning everyear. We need old, new and interested vets and former shipmates. This year we're meeting in St. Louis..."

MASTERS, Garrel De themarbleman@hotmail.com "...I was stationed in NAS Jacksonville, Florida with VP-24 from 1987-1989. I then served with HS-1 from 1989-1991. Would enjoy hearing from anyone that remembers me. Just email me and i'll try and get back with you..." [19NOV2001]

"...MATTON, CAPTAIN W. G. ...In February, 1941 Captain Matton received his commission upon graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy. After serving two years on USS WASHINGTON, he was awarded his Naval Aviator wings in November, 1943. Following a tour as a flight instructor, he became Executive Officer in 1945, of Photo Squadron 4 (VD-4) which was engaged in mapping operations of post World War II China. Captain Matton was later to serve as an intelligence officer on the staff of CINCLANTFLT, as Executive Officer of VP-24 and then to attend the U. S. Naval War College. In June, 1951 he commenced a tour of duty with the Central Intelligence Agency and then served as Executive Officer of the USS CORREGIDOR. In April, 1954 he took command of VP-5 which won the CNO Safety Award in fiscal year 1955. Captain Matton then went to the U. S. Naval Photographic Center as Executive Officer and to Commander, Fleet Air Wings, Atlantic as Assistant Chief of Staff for Readiness. Captain Matton was on the faculty of the Armed Forces Staff College from 1960 to 1962. Captain Matton was Commanding Officer USS DENEBOLA from August 1962 to August 1963 and then Commanding Officer of the Naval Reconnaissance and Technical Support Center until December 1965. He was Commander FAW-2 from February 1966 until May 1967 and FAW-2 received the Navy Unit Commendation during this period. Prior to his retirement in 1968 he was Deputy Inspector General, CINCLANTFLT. Captain Matton died in July 1992..." WebSite: USS Denebola (AF-56) http://www.ussdenebola.org/CommandingOfficers/Commanding%20Officers.htm [24APR2007]

MAXWELL, CDR Pete Retired petermaxwell@cox.net "...I was in VP-22 from 1970-1973 and was very interested in Larry Forney's list of WestPac and Hawaii memories. I was in the right seat of the aircraft that did the emergency landing on Miyako Jima and share that and several other memories with him and others here at this great website. I was in VA-128, flying the TC-4's, 1976-1979, on the USS Midway 1979-1980, VP-30 as a flight instructor 1981-1982, VP-24 as the operations officer til mid 83, 2 years in the Pentagon, then took over VR-22, NS Rota, Spain, as a direct input CO in August 1985. My final tour was as the navigator on USS Eisenhower from late 1986 til 1988. My final 6 months in the Navy found me TAD to VA42 flying the TC-4C again so I could get current in the air again and become competative for an airline job. It worked-- I'm in my tenth year at Northwest Airlines flying the A-320 Airbus and loving life. I'll be in touch with several guys that I've found on this page. Would love to hear from some of my long lost Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 25JUN2002 | 27NOV98]

MAYERS, AMS1 Kimberly midget40@yahoo.com "...I was in VP-24 from 1988 to 1991. I was wondering if there are still some people around from then..." [19DEC99]

McCLANAHAN, Doug mccland@wsdot.wa.gov "...At the ripe ol' age of 20 I never thought I would be interested in my navy service once I left it. Time tends to change ones perspective. It is good to see so many of you having so much interest in your past. If any one served in VP-24 from 1984-1988 I would like to hear from you! By the way, I am looking for Randy Deville - he was a parachute rigger from the same era..."

McCAUSLAND, LTJG Orrin J [Deceased] c/o His Sister Barbara McCausland Peterson barbypete@home.com "...My brother Lt(jg) Orrin J McCausland was at NAS Pensacola, Florida in 1938-10/39 then stationed in San Diego until still in 1939 was sent to Honolulu HA. He flew PBYs with VP-24. In about June of 1941 he went to the new base at MCAS/NAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii and was there on Dec. 7, 1941, he was lost at sea in Dec. 1942. What I have is his letters from the time he left Minneapolis MN in 1938 telling us all about his days going through the sqd I to V-explaining all his flying and school work. Who would be interested in this bit of history? He explains all the sqd. flying from 3 to 9 planes. All the Ups and Downs-- some downs he liked so he got extra hours... troubles with learning the code-getting up to 22 wpm. Troubles with all the rainy days- night flying- he loved the big planes--sqd IV--how it felt to be catapulted- and how it worked..." [04FEB2001]

McCOMAS, AVCM Finis "Mac" Retired mcporet@newwavecomm.net "...Served with VA(HM)-13/VP-24 from 1957 to 1960 as ATAN, AT3, and AT2. Flew on Crew 1 with CDR Rau and LTjg Stan Harmon and then with Mr. Harmon with CDR Rau moved on. It's been a long time. Commissioned VP-30 1960 as an AT2 (and then AT1). I won the contest for designing the VP-30 patch (owls with mortarboards on and sub underneath), but the Walt Disney artists said it was too detailed to make a patch from. I won a $25 savings bond and a trip to St. Augustine with my wife and kids. I was a radar instructor for a lot of students that came through during the period of 1960-1963. I remember the two planes we lost (one with all hands and one with no casualties). Served in VP-5 as AX1 and AXC from late 1963 to 1967 and transitioned from P2's to P-3's. Definitely remember Chief's initiation for me set up by Chiefs Dietz and Warner. Deployed to NS Sangley Point, Philippines in 1967. Mainly ran Night Check as Maintenance Control Chief...Served in VP-1 with 2 tours in Vietnam from 1971-74...Served as Maintenance Control Chief and Senior Enlisted Advisor in VP-1 as AVCM. Finished career as instructor in Aircraft Maintenance Officers School at NATTC Memphis, Tennessee. Retired in 1975..." [PIX added 24JUN2009 | E-Mail Updated 06SEP2007 | E-Mail Updated 21OCT2006 | E-Mail/BIO Updated 29NOV2001 | BIO Updated 24OCT2000 | 21OCT2000]

McDONOUGH, Bill Williemacs@aol.com "...VP-44 '77-'80, CAC 3, a couple of arduous BDA/LPLA split deployments, from Alphas to Charlies, and NAS Keflavik, Iceland. What a blast! Great Shipmates and great leadership! VT-2 '80-'81, CVN-69 '82'-'84, CPW-5 '85-'86, VP-24 '87-'89, BUPERS Carrier Placement '90-'91, CO NAF Mildenhall '91-'92, XO/CO VT-3 '93-'95. Retired '96 and flying with Northwest Airlines ever since! What a life!..." [17DEC99]

McDOWELL, James R Jinapals@aol.com "...I was attached and joined VP-24 while the squadron was stationed a NAS Chincoteague, VA. At that time we were operating the PB4Y2 Privateer. I was a simple AD and worked on the line trying to learn my trade. I loved those old PB4Y2 as I had my first aircrew experience out of NAS Grosse ILE, Michigan on the PBY5A and anything was a vast move up the scale from that slow moving, slow flying aircraft. About 3 to 4 months after joining the squadron a Chincoteague we relocated to NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. I experienced the phase out of the PB4Y2's and the phase in of the P2V's (Neptunes) one hell of an aircraft. They would fly for a week. I worked in the line shack for sometime as a Yeoman to the Maintenace Officer, I forget the name, but at that time we were burning out turbines almost every 30 hours. There was much communication going on between the squadron, the Navy and engine manufacturer. Also, I remember out shipping out to NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada and the service on the International Ice Patrol. I also cannot forget the experimenting that went on with the PBY2 and the Bat Glide Bomb. I seem to remember something about one getting aways in the practice target area and setting site on a pleasure craft, but missed. I also remember the affect the lose of HA7 on the NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada runway, up near the chapel if I am correct, and the Ellsmere crash and the waiting and looking for the crash site it was quite humbling. Reading these accounts brings back many memories. I sure would like to think that one might be able to purchase some pics of our aircraft and even one of the old squadron (original bat girl) as submitted by Robert Croy, is it possible?. I seemed to have miss placed all the memorabilia that I had. God Bless all you guys!..." [22DEC2000]

McKEE, AEC Kent LKMCKEE@JUNO.COM "...I served with VP-30 from 1986-1989, VP-56 from 1989-1991 (DECOM), VP-24 from 1991-1993, and back to VP-30 from 1993-1996, BUPERS SDC Dallas, Tx, Commander Patrol and Reconnassaince Force Atlantic, Norfolk, VA. from December 1999 to August 2002, and currently onboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD3) Norfolk, VA as the lone P-3 Bubba. No perdiem here!..." [BIO Updated 01SEP2002 | 05MAY99]

McKEEVER, ADJ2 Walter P. dblbogey@lcix.net "...I was attached to VP-24 from December 1966 to June 1970 first as a mechanic and subsquently TAD to flight engineer school. After school I was assigned to the EX-Officers Crew 7 as second engineer and then to crew 1 as first engineer on the CO's crew. While serving in VP-24 I made two deployments to NAS Keflavik, Iceland and the NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal. My most vivid memory of my entire tour was the search for the Scorpion. If Charley A. Mulligan ADJC is out there or anyone knows where he is, I would love to hear from him or anyone else that might remember me..." [17APR2000]

McLESTER, LT Bill Retired info@hobbycentralrc.com "...AXAN-AX2, ASWOC NS Rota, Spain 80-83, AX1 ASWOC NAS Keflavik, Iceland 83-85, ASWOC NAS Sigonella, Sicily 85-87, ATC ASWOC NAS Moffett Field, California 87-90, PACFAST NAS Pearl Harbor, Hawaii 90-91, NFO-NAVCOM VP-24 94-95, TACCO VP-5 95-98. NATTC 98-2000. Retired in Pensacola and opened a business. Lots of great memories, Bennies in Rota, Spain, Brass Nut in Keflavik, Iceland, Great deployments to Panama. Great to see lots of names from my two live in the Navy, my enlisted days in the WOC's and my NFO days in VP..." [09MAR2002]

McMAHON, Marty moos16@aol.com "...I served as a pilot in VP-24 from 1988 - 1991, deploying to NAS Bermuda, NAS Sigonella, Sicily and NAS Keflavik, Iceland. I then served as an instructor at VP-30 until 1994. I completed my dept head tour in VP-16, deploying to NAS Keflavik, Iceland/ NS Roosevelt Roads, PR and NAS Sigonella, Sicily. I reported to my current job as the Air Ops Officer in NAS Keflavik, Iceland in 1997..." [23DEC97]

MEEK, CPO Michael Kevin meek_53@hotmail.com "...I served with VMFAT-101 at MCAS, El Toro, California from 1990 to 1992, VP-19 at NAS Moffett Field, California from 1985 to 1990, VP-24 at NAS Chase Field, Beeville, Texas from 1982 to 1985, VP-4 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii from 1976 to 1982 and VFP-63 at NAS Miramar, California from 1972 to 1976. I would like to hear from any former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 06JUN2009 | 29AUG2001]

MENSEN, ADCS Scott Retired Circa 2001 porsche413@aol.com "...I joined the Naval Air Reserves in Dec 1972 on the delayed entry program. Just two weeks out of high school and after a short Reserve boot camp in NAS Memphis, Tennessee. I completed T-56 “I” level repair training and was sent to AIMD NS Rota, Spain where I spent two years in the shop as well as at the jet test cell (and 6 mos in the crash crew), while in NS Rota, Spain I completed training for a Private Pilots License and flew all over southern Spain in the flying club’s two Cherokees, 150’s and the T-34. It was a great time for a young teenager living off base and touring around Spain. I spent many a weekend in Torremolinos, or at the various Ferias. I joined the Navy with the desire to fly and when my time was up in Spain I was given orders to Second Mech training at VP-31 NAS Moffett Field, California and then across the runways to VP-46 where I deployed to NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan in 1976 ( back to ‘31 for FE trng.) and later NAS Misawa, Japan in 1979, both great deployments with a lot of flying and a lot of traveling to other countries, P.I., Thailand, Singapore, Korea, Hong Kong , Australia, Indonesia, and many more. In 1980 I moved to the other coast with VP-24 in NAS Jacksonville, Florida and low and behold my next deployment took me back to the Pacific with the first 2 + months of the NAS Bermuda deployment in NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan and various points in that AOR. In 1982 I moved across the street to VP-30 as an FE Instructor doing Alt NATOPS and Fleet IUT. I missed WestPac though and in ’85 transferred to NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii and to VP-6, my first deployment there in ’86 to NAS Cubi Point, Philippines, the pinnacle of deployments especially since I had become a CPO by that time. You can’t top being a CPO in Cubi!! The next VP-6 deployment was to NAS Adak, Alaska and that was obviously the payback for a great NAS Cubi Point, Philippines deployment, it sucked really bad and the only good thing was the dets to Elmendorf for training flights, Chillkoots is da bomb!! In ’88 I got my wish to go to Special Projects (VPU-2) and that is the best place to be as an FE! I spent the next 5 years there and felt like I was stationed in NAS Misawa, Japan and made frequent dets to NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. We spent Christmas and New Years in NSA Bahrain during the Gulf war in 90/91. In ’93 I left Hawaii for NAS Jacksonville, Florida again, this time in VP-30 as the FE Airlant Evaluator and then with the decommissioning of VP-31 we became the Fleet NATOPS Evaluation team, It was a great job and I really met a lot of people but I missed WestPac so at the end of the tour in NAS Jacksonville, Florida I moved back to NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii and VPU-2. Shortly after checking in I found myself at Entebbe, Uganda during the Ruwandan refugee crisis, followed the next year with a NAS Sigonella, Sicily det flying over Bosnia and then a year and a half later in NAS Sigonella, Sicily again for Kosovo, this time with the whole squadron! In between were many dets to NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan and NSA Bahrain and a lot of Utaphao Thailand stopovers. In Oct. 2000 I completed my last det and in May 2001 I flew my last P-3 flight which put me at 25 years to the day and 14,050 flight hours, and 28 years of Naval Service. During my terminal leave I accepted a position with Hawaiian Airlines in the pilot training department as a DC-10 ground school instructor. In late 2002 we transitioned to the B-767 and I am now instructing all of the pilot ground school classes on that aircraft. My wife and I are still living in Kapolei, Hawaii. Any old squadron mates please drop me an email, I love to hear from old friends. Mahalo..." [BIO/Pix Updated 04FEB2007 | BIO Updated 15OCT2001 | BIO Updated 10SEP2000 | 00XXX97]

MESSER, Randall S. rmesser@lsijax.com "...I served with AIMD NAS Brunswick, Maine (1983 to 1985), VP-26 (1985 to 1988), VXN-8 (1988 to 1991), VP-24 (1992 to 1995), VQ-1 (1995 to 1997), Naval Research Lab (1998 to 2000) and VP-16 (2000 to 2002). I am now retired and working with LSI as a P-3 Enlisted Aircrew/Maintenance SME..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 01AUG2008 | E-Mail Updated 15AUG2001 | 22OCT98]

MIKE, Jim jmike@zbzoom.net "...I attended AE "A" school at NAS Jacksonville, Florida in late 1972. I then served with VR-1 at NAS Norfolk, Virginia. Then, after training at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland from January to May of 1974. I was station with VP-24 out of NAS Jacksonville, Florida..." [29DEC99]

MILBURN, Albert L. post6473@aol.com "...I served with VP-24 from 1961 to 1963 and deployed to NAS Keflavik, Iceland twice and enjoyed both times. The first was during the summer and the other was during the winter. Boy, what an experience that was. On one of our deployments to Iceland (I don't remember which one) we were approaching the Island we flew over an erupting volcano. What a sight that was. During the "Cuban Crisis" we were flying ASW missions out of Antigua and Panama. And believe me when I say there were Russian ships carrying missile's toward Cuba. I personally saw them. We releived VP-18 in September 1962 in NAS Keflavik, Iceland. I remembered that..." [05JUL99]

MILLER, AMS1 Charles P. Retired MillercharlieM@cs.com "...Assigned to VP-30 from 1960 to 1963 (plank owner). Served in VP-10, NAS Brunswick, Maine 1963 to 1966. Attended F4 Phantom maint school at NAS Miramar and then assigned to NAS Atsugi, Japan until 1970. Attended P-3 Flight Engineer school in NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. Assigned to VP-24 from 1970 to 1974. Because I was a short timer and VP-24 was deploying I transferred to VP-56 and retired from there. I would like to make a short comment about the outstanding job that VP-30 performs. While in VP-30 it was routine to repack landing gear struts and a daily chore changing tires. After being assinged to operational squadrons I cannot remember repacking a main landing gear strut, maby a nost strut once in a while, and tire changes were very few. I think this says it all for a training outfit..." [16FEB2002]

MILLER, Doug appa@bellsouth.net "...Started in the P5s with VP-50 (1965 - 1968) and made it to the P-3. Went from VP-50 to VP-31 (1968 - 1971) and at same time switched from AMS to AW so I could keep flying. In 1971 transferred to VP-19 and stayed there until 1975 at which time I joined FASO DET MOFFETT (good shore duty) and screwed up and went to the other navy (East Coast VP-24) 1978 to 1981. Spent my time and finally transferred back West to NAVPRO Lockheed which was a great tour (because I reitred from there). Now working Lockheed Georgia (after California shut down). Would be glad to hear from some of the old gang..." [27AUG98]

MILLER, Edward emiller3@cox.net "...I served in VP-24 from December 1976 to May of 1980 where I left as a qualified 2nd FE under ADCS Pappy Nansteel..." [20FEB2006]

MILLER, AVCM Michael E. Retired melisahe@netzero.net "...I served with VP-24 from 1966 to 1968 (AX Crew 4 Jezz 0perator), AW "A" School in 1968, VP-66 from 1970 to 1975, NARDET NAS Patuxent River, Maryland from 1975 to 1977, VP-64 from 1977 to 1979 and retired from VA-204 in 1983 as an AVCM selectee..." [13FEB2010]

MINNIS, CW04 Jessie C. Retired sueminnis@aol.com "...Served with VP-10 NAS Brunswick, Maine 10/63-10/66. Previously VP-16, Plank owner VP-30. After VP-10 served in AIMD NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. Supporting the local VP's made W-1 there, followed by duty in VP-24. Later to HM-12 Then the Naval Safety Center and retired from VAW-126 as a CWO4. Have been retired since 01/01/82. Love it..." [29JAN2002]

MITTS, Denny Earl dennyemitts@yahoo.com "...I served with VT-2 NAS Whiting Field, Milton, Florida fron October 1961 to October 1963. I was a plane captain on the west line, assisting in preflight inspections, refueling, etc. I've always wanted a picture of one of the T-28's from the west line (like 308 or 400). Be nice if there was a way I could get a nice one. In October 1963 I was transfered to VP-24 NAS Norfolk, Virginia. I worked mainly in maintenance control, taking care of aircraft logs, sending out work orders to the respective shops, airframes, avionics, electric shop, etc. When the work (that had downed the aircraft) was done and the paperwork was returned to me, I was then able to place the aircraft in the up position on the ready board (green tag). The P2V-7 Neptune was a beautiful aircraft. On ocasions I was able to fly as part of the flight crew, usually as bow observer. Never could get the camera to work fast enough on a pass though. What a ride it was, sitting in the nose, cuttin through the clouds. I guess one of the things I was proud of was we were the only squadron that still had a woman in the emblem, the Bat Laddie. Sharp. While I was there, we flew coal road out of Island, Norway. I flew with the crew of LR-6. LCDR Fromer was a great pilot. I served with VP-24 until March 1965, when my inlistment was up for active duty. I've always regreted not shipping over. The P2V-7 Neptune was one of the greatist planes ever. I often wonder what ever happened to all my Shipmates. I've not been able to contact any of them but one. Perhaps some will read this, and say, Al Yea, I remember Mitts. I'm 62 now but I'll never forget the times we had there..." [18NOV2006]

MOERSCHEL, Neal moerschel@hotmail.com "...I also was attached to VP-24 as an Air Intelligence Officer from 1953 to 1955...In May 1955, I was reassigned to FAETULANT in NAS Norfolk, Virginia where I stayed until August 1956 moving back into civilian life after that. But there is no doubt about it, I have missed the Navy life. I was privileged to serve with many fine officers and men of VP-24 in those years. To name a few: LCDR Jess Farr, LCDR Bernie Batchelder, CDR Bernie Joy, LTJG Ralph Maskell, LTJG Marty Long, LTJG Dick Vos, LTJG Pat Gigliotti, LTJG Bob Latta, LT Dick Scott (Naval Academy football All American), LT Fred Gambke (Naval Academy football), LT Howie Meyer, LTJG Gene Sich, W.A. Walsh, ADC, A.W. Sefick, AN, W.M. Bryant, PR1 and more..." [30MAY2000]

MOLINARI, James R. jmolinrnl@aol.com "...I served with AOCS Class 13-90 from May 9, 1990 to August 24, 1990, VT-27 NAS Corpus Christi, Texas from August 90 to August 1991, VT-31 NAS Corpus Christi, Texas from September 1991 to April 1992, Wings of Gold February 14, 1992, VP-30 NAS Jacksonville, Florida from May 1992 to September 1992, VP-24 NAS Jacksonville, Florida from October 1992 to March 1995, VP-40 NAS Whidbey Island, Washington from March 1995 to October 1996, DLI Washington from October 1996 to May 1997; Dutch PEP tour with VSQ-320 and VSQ-321 from June 1997 to December 1999, VR-58 NAS Jacksonville, Florida from July 2000 to May 2002, American Eagle Airlines from March 2000 to November 2000, Delta Airlines from March 2001 to November 2001; and furloughed November 1, 2001. Returned to active duty (Air Force this time) from May 2002 to present (452nd Flight Test Squadron, Edwards AFB, CA.)..." [BIO Updated 17MAY2004 | 15SEP2000]

MONROE, Bill billmonroe@suscom-maine.net "...Photo of SP-2E BUNO: 131488 (Incorrectly identified as an SP-2H) on the VP-26 page shows her in the light grey livery. 131488 carried the side number LK-2 during the period May 1963 to October 1964 while our superb Crew 2 and I accumulated about 650 hours in her while I was the PPC , much of the hours in the Med, operating out of NAS Sigonella, Sicily, NS Rota, Spain, NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal, Athens and many other locations. During those very enjoyable months with a fine crew, she wore the dark blue and white top paint job. I have a picture of her hanging on my office wall with me in the left seat and our outstanding AO Molnar in the aft station window, taken over Maine. I re-enlisted our radioman, John Coles, currently retired and living in Lexington Park, in flight during a patrol over the North Atlantic, during which he announced over the intercom that President Kennedy had been shot. My wife and I retired here to Harpswell, right under the base leg to the BNAS north runway with these clunky new P-3s passing overhead to keep the memories alive. Would like to hear from anyone that was on our crew, or in VP-26, during those years - or in VAHM-13/VP-24 from 1956 through 1958..." [04JUN2001]

MOORE, ADR2 James W. jwbaz@hotmail.com "...Was attached to VR-1 from fall of 60 to Aug of 63. Went to AEWBARONPAC Midway Island for a year. Went to rag VP at NORIS, on to VP-50 for three tours in P5M out of NS Sangley Point, Philippines, & Nam. Onto NORIS at VC-5 (skeet for the fleet), to NS Subic Bay, Philippines Crete Greece for a year, then to VP-24 until Sept of 74. Wish to hear from some of the people I have served with..." [02FEB2001]

MORROW, Steve jmorrow11@charter.net "...I served with VP-24 from 1978 to 1982..." [14MAR2009]

"...MOSELY, AFCM Dennis R...AFCM Dennis R. Mosely, 58, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2004. Master Chief Mosely retired from the US Navy after 32 years of service as a highly decorated Vietnam Veteran. A reserve officer with Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Dennis was the Service Manager for River's Bus & RV and a member of Lake Shore Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Luella M. Mosely; sons, Greg Mosely (Teresa), AMC Bill Mosely (Jenny) & Chuck Mosely (Amanda); brothers, CDR Charles Mosely (Mary Ann) & Michael Mosely and grandchildren, Amber (Clay), Shelby, Charlie, Hayley, Andrew & Adam. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Monday, December 27, 2004 at Lake Shore Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Mouzon officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Memorial Park..." Contributed by Bruce Barney ibbarney@access4less.net [27DEC2004]

"...MOUNT, Carl Jr...MOUNT CARL "CHUCK" and "SPUD" KOERNER MOUNT, JR. died July 20, 2003 in Kendal Lakes, Miami, Florida. He was born May 31, 1935 in Houston, Texas and graduated from the University of Houston in 1960. He served in the U.S. Navy in Naval Aviation Squadron Twenty Four, where he obtained the rank of Lieutenant. Spud joined Eastern Airlines in 1963 and in 1967 was based in Miami where he had lived for the past 33 years. In 1989 he retired from Eastern as a Captain. He is survived by his sons, Bryan Mount and Michael Mount; grandchildren, Kirsten Mount and Selina Mount; his mother, Cleo Lawson Mount; his brother, Charles Mount; and a sister, Sue Tinder. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2003 in the chapel of Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home, Westheimer at Dairy Ashford, at 1:30 p.m. Interment will follow in Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery..." COntributed by Andy Massa navyvp24@hotmail.com [01NOV2003]

MUELLER, Bill sangleykid@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-42 from 1966-1968. NS Sangley Point, Philippines, Saigon and MCAS Iwakuni, Japan - the best times of my life. NAS Whidbey Island, Washington (no comment). Does anyone know the whereabouts of Tom Yuengling, Jim Bynum or Lt. Bruce Bergondy?..." [31OCT2001]

MUIR, CDR Greg "Big Daddy" gmuir@cox.net "...I began my VP career after serving as a Surface Warfare Officer onboard USS Estocin (FFG-15) and USS Lexington (AVT-16). I completed tours in VP-24, CPW-11, and VP-16. I am currently the Senior Naval Advisor to the Commander of HQ NORAD Western Sector at McChord AFB, WA. I am slated for the Safety Officer job onboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70). I report to Carl Vinson in May 99...Currently am completing assignment as Safety Officer in USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Will report to next assignment, Naval Safety Center, in May 2001. VP was the best, Smakum-Yakum! - Completed my tour at the Naval Safety Center in June 04...transferred to CTF-84 in June 04 and am now serving as the N5...back in ASW, my new job has me running the Atlantic Fleet ASW Exercise Smart Search..." [BIO/E-Mail Updated 20JAN2005 | BIO Updated 02FEB2001 | 22MAY98]

MULLANE, AME1 Robert Retired rmullane@mci2000.com "...Served in VP-24 from 1976 to 1986. Made serveral NAS Bermuda and Iceland trips. Went to VP-1 in 1989 and found a place worse than Iceland for snow NAS Adak, Alaska and Japan! Drop a line if ya want..." [25FEB98]

MULLIGAN, ADJC Charles Retired camull916@msn.com "...Served at COMFAIR NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island from 1965 to 1967. I was an instuctor at the Career Counselling School at this time (ADR2). I'm interesting in hearing from AMS1 Tom Thompson, AMSC Weakley and PN1 Darrel Brock. That was some good liberty at the "QI" (Embers Lounge - The Red Barn). I also tended Bar at the Acey Duce at NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island, Acey Duce at Davisville, and the Officer's Club at NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island. In 1967 I left for VP-24 NAS Patuxent River, Maryland where I made ADJ1 in the Aircraft Division and flew as 2nd Engineer. In 1971 I was assigned to NAVAIR NAS Patuxent River, Maryland where I made ADJC in 1972. I managed MRC's for A4/A7 Airframe/Engines. In 1974 I was assigned to VAW-126 aboard the USS Constellation. I retired in 1977. God Bless America..." [28SEP2004]

MURPHY, IS3 Jamie 7murphys@bellsouth.net "...I was an IS3 in VP-24 from 1993 to 1995. I was on the last deployment to NAS Keflavik, Iceland. Would love to hear from my old softball Shipmates..." [17JAN2007]

MYERS, AMS1 Mike Retired karaoksngr1@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-1 fron 1976 to 1979, VP-30 from 1980 to 1982, VP-5 from 1982 to 1989 and VP-24 1992 to 1995. I retired as an AMS-1 in August 1995. Would like to talk to any of my old Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 25OCT2009 | 18FEB2001]

NANSTEEL, ADCS(AC) Robert L. "Pappy" Retired bobgert1@netins.net "...Shipmates (fellow Bat Men). AHOY from the "Original OLD BAT", and I have a big red easy chair to prove that title. I was best known as PAPPY NANSTEEL, my given name is Robert L. Nansteel ADCS(AC) U.S.N. Ret.. retired from VP-24 in May of '79 at NAS Jacksonville, Florida. At retirement I had logged 12,000+ total flight hrs. 5,000+ hrs. in P-3B/C A/C,, 3,000+ hrs.in C-130E A/C, 2,200+ hrs. in P2V-7 A/C, 1,200+ hrs. in C-118 A/C, Instructor/Examiner qualified in all of them. The remainder of flight time in various naval aircraft (i.e, UF-1, AD-5W, F3D-2T2, R4D, JRF-4, SNB/JRB-5, etc.) and a few others I'd just as soon forget. All of them however were single wingers. My naval duties were as follows: Great Lakes Boot Co. # 389, OCT. '48--NAS Flight Operations, NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island. JAN.'49--VF-921/84 OCT.'51 with cruises on the U.S.S. Tarawa, Antietem, Lake Champlain, and Bennington.--O&R Flight Test NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island AUG. '54--Mobile FASRON-121 Chinco. VA. SEPT. '56--VP-18 NAS Jacksonville, Florida APRIL '59--VR-6 McGuire AFB NJ. MAY '62--VR-3 McGuire AFB NJ. NOV.'62--VP-30 NAS Patuxent River, Maryland July '67--VP-24 NAS Patuxent River, Maryland & NAS Jacksonville, Florida until retirement in May '79--Retired in Hanger 1000 NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Held Full Dress Inspection, piped over the side by ABH-1 Lanier, Side Boys ADCS Bayless, Burris, & Bell, AMCS Cannady, & Espinosa, AWCS Williams, AXCS Boatright, & ATCS Denny. Any names sound familiar? Thank you all for a very touching day. Fair winds and following seas to all. Hope to see some of you at E-Mail..." [E-Mail Updated 04JAN2005 | 19FEB2000]

NELMS, ADCS Melvin E.(Gene) Retired skyhawk3@bellsouth.net "...I served in VP-16 (1975-78), VP-30 (1978-81), VP-24 (1981-84) and COMPATWING ELEVEN from 1984-88..." [26JUL98]

NELSON, AD2 Jack jnelson1191@aol.com "...I served with VP-24 from December 1972-December 1975. Had 2 tours in NAS Keflavik, Iceland and worked in power plants. I have lots of fond memories from this sqaudron. Anyone else who served during that era please respond. Thanks..." [15FEB2001]

NEUBAUER, B. F. (Bud bud_neubauer@yahoo.com "...VP-24 1969 THRU 1972, VP-05 1973 THRU 1978, VP-30 1978 THRU 1981 WHEN I RETIRED. I AM PRESENTLY THE P-3 RESIDENT MANAGER FOR LOCKHEED AT BRUNSWICK...I have retired from Lockheed Martin and am living in Texas..." [BIO/E-Mail Updated 07OCT2000 | 26SEP97]

"...NEWELL, CAPTAIN Dale S...My Dad, Captain Dale S. Newell, retired from NAS Atlanta, Georgia in October 1961. Dad was flying the PBY with VP-24 out of Hawaii on December 7, 1941. Dad flew in the Pacific during the entire war. Please email me if anyone has any info about my Dad. Thanks. Fred T. Newell bayonet@c-gate.net..." [28FEB2009]

NORTON, ADC(AW) Jim j_norton88@hotmail.com "...I served with VP-24 from 1988 to 1993, VF-101 "GrimReapers" from 1993 to 1996, VP-10 from 1996 to September 2002, and OMD NAS Brunswick, Maine where we perform Search and Rescue for NAS Brunswick, Maine and the state of Maine until 2006. See a lot of old Shipmates I worked with. Drop me a line, would like to hear from ya..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 08DEC2003 | E-Mail/BIO Updated 04MAY2002 | E-Mail Updated 05SEP2000 | 27MAR99]

NORTON, AXC Tommy Retired tnorton6@bellsouth.net "...I served with VP-49 (Woodpeckers). Retired October 1975 from VP-49 at NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Made the 1974 NAS Keflavik, Iceland deployment and the 1975 NAS Sigonella, Sicily trip. Enjoyed my surfing trip back to memory lane today. Found Earl Delfel, Al Evans, Capt Howie Rundell, and Eddie Wells listed here. Lots of GOOD GUYS still around!! Also spent a very good year with VP-24 in 1960. PS That I'm final really retired as of May 2003..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 29MAY2003 | E-Mail Updated 08JAN2003 | 22OCT99]

NOVAK, CAPTAIN Bob bnovak3478@gmail.com "...I 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..." [15APR2008]

NUYEN, AT1 (AW\NAC) Jim jnuyen@poconos-online.com "...First two tours were with VR-1 and RVAW-120, both in Norfolk. Then went Guard Three to IFT school in NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Was in VP-24 (CAC 9) from 1980-1986. Transfered to NADC Warminster, PA (now located at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland). From NADC to VP-11 (CAC 6 "The crew from Hell") in NAS Brunswick, Maine. Final shore tour at COMPATWING FIVE Special Projects. I currently teach NJROTC at Passaic High School in Passaic, NJ. Live in the Pocono's in Broadheadsville, PA..." [17JAN98] [ICQ# 6775847]

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ORSKEY, HMC (AW/SW/FMF) Dave orskey@pilot.infi.net "...I was a BATMAN from 1989-92. VP-24 was the best tour of duty I've had in the past 18 years. Since leaving the BATMEN I've been stationed at NAWC NAF Naval Air Development Center, Warminster, Pennsylvania, 2D Marine Aircraft Wing New River NC, and now on the oldest amphib in the Navy, the USS AUSTIN. I see many names of my squadron mates from my tour in NAS Jacksonville, Florida. As bad as many of you think NAS Sigonella, Sicily is, try the jungles of El Salvador or worse, the AUSTIN! Looking forward to hearing from those I served with, have bumped into many more across the globe. Sure miss the great times of the VP-Navy, jungle juice, beer bongs and toga parties, Tailhook had nothing on the deployments! (HA-HA)..." [11APR99]

OSTERHOUDT, AMS2 (AW/NAC) Kyle big_apple31@hotmail.com "...VP-24 was my first squadron. I was one of the Batmen from May 1991 to December 1994. I made two NAS Keflavik, Iceland deployments and a NAS Sigonella, Sicily deployment there as a dreaded FEAP. I spent four years (1994 - 1998) in NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii with VP-9 Golden Eagles. (The west coast deployments are much better). Now I'm back on the east coast, still an FE, and flying with NRL in NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. I'm still proud to say that I was one of the Batmen. What are you up to Scotty Mahl, Tommy South, Phil Carlucci, etc.?..." [23APR99]

OZANICH, Mark mozanich@webtv.net "...I was stationed with the (VP-24) Batmen from June 1979 to December 1980. Had the good pleasure of making one deployment to NAS Sigonella, Sicily from October thru March. Retired from the Navy in 1994. HMC O sends best regards to all Batmen!..." [17AUG2001]

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PACALO, Nick Safetynick@aol.com "...Great community! I served as a pilot in VP-24 (also renamed VA(HM)-13 in anticipation of getting the P6M which never happened)from 1956 to 1960..." [18NOV99]

PARKER, Kenneth F kspark@kimbanet.com "...I'm retired Navy and a P-3C IFT. My patrol squardons were VP-56 and VP-24. I have 2500 hrs flt time in type aircraft..." [02JAN97]

PENDLETON, AO2 Morriss A. mpendleton@sextonconstruction.com "...Service with HA(L)-3 (Seawolves) 67-68 as crew chief and door gunner. VP-24 69-70 as flying AO one crew one with CDR Martini's crew..." [03JAN2002]

PETERSON, ALLAN B. (PETE) ABPETE@JUNO.COM "...I served in VP-26 from June, 1949 until October 1953. The squadron was in Port Lyautey when I joined it and then went to NAS Patuxent River, Maryland where we transitioned to the P-2V2 from the PB4Y2. We went to NAS Brunswick, Maine in 1952. I was an AEAN when I joined the squadron and AE1 when I left in 1953. It was a great tour of duty. I also served in VP-23 in NAS Brunswick, Maine and VP-24 in NAS Norfolk, Virginia during my 20 year career in the Navy..." [12JAN98]

PHILLIPS, AE2 Donald L. taurus.33@live.com "...I served with VP-24 (Aircraft #12) from 1954 to 1956. Are ther any crew members still around?..." [E-Mail Updated 19JUN2009 | E-Mail/BIO Updated 26APR2008 | 24AUG99]

PIATT, Bud dp418@iopener.net "...Served in VP-24 from Jan. '49 to May, '52. NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada, NS Roosevelt Roads, PR, NAF Port Lyautey, Morocco, and Malta. Big Christmas in Malta '51. Anyone remember?..." [14AUG2001]

PILKENTON, H. R. (Pinky) pilk07@webtv.net "...I was an AD1 on crew 3 in PB4Y2's and Crew 1 in P2V-6's. During part of my tour (53-56) VP-24 was designated VA-HM-13. Enjoyed one deployment to NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada and two to Halfar Malta & Port Lyautey. During my next tour at NAS Pensacola I was promoted to ENS LDO and my remaining sea duty was in shipboard deploying squadrons, HS-9 abd Essex, VA-15 abd Intrepid & Forrestal. Retired after 29 years as LT at NAS Oceana VA. Would like to hear from former VP-24 Shipmates that knew me..." [20MAY98]

PISECHKO, AW1(AW/NAC) Don dpisechko@zdnetonebox.com "...A VP sailor all my career. I started out a BATMAN (VP-24), then became a Proud Pegasus (VP-11), and am presently a Red Lancer (VP-10). I am proud to be part of VP Community and can only imagine what the Navy is like outside of it..." [E-Mail Updated 08JUN2001 | 21APR98]

POUNDS, William F. fjlbs@ipa.net "...I served with VP-24 when the Japanese bombed MCAS/NAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii on December 7, 1941. We changed to VP-12 (HedRon squadron). We took part in the Battle of Midway. We transitioned from PBY`s to PV1`s while we assigned to patrol duty at Midway. I served 6 years, getting out in 1946..." [06SEP2000]

POWELL, Garland garland.powell@mwrd.org "...I served with VP-24 from 1963 to 1967. I was wondering if there any of my Shipmates are still out there. LCDR Wieking (sp?) was the PPC..." [02AUG2004]

PRESLEY, NCCS Terry Retired tpresley@garberautomall.com "...I served with VP-49 from April 1974 to 1976, VP-24 from 1986 to 1988, and CPRW-11 April 1988 to June 1992 retired as a NCCS..." [24SEP2006]

PRIDDY, CAPTAIN Clarence L. Jr. Retired Y22L29@aol.com "...I served as Commanding Officer of VP-24 from November 1968 to December 1969. Have lost track of everyone since then. Just discovered this site. Hope to hear from someone..." [17APR2002]

PROVOST, Bob pro67442@aol.comVP-24 December 1963 to 1965. I left the Brooklyn Navy Yard and headed to NAS Norfolk, Virginia only to find half the squadron at NAS Keflavik, Iceland and the other half in NS Rota, Spain. I lucked out and went to NS Rota, Spain. I also deployed to NAS Sigonella, Sicily, Souda Bay, and 3 months in NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba in 1964. I was billeted on the USS Tallahatchie County. My first CO was CDR R. D. Amme. I remenber him well because he was from Hamden, CT. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [25JAN2004]

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RASFELD, Joe RASFELDJ@AOL.COM "...I served in VP-24 (61-63) when they still had the P-2V-7. I was an AT Jez-Radio Op who got the Navy NESEP program and went to Marquette Univ. 63-67. Then served in VP-17 as TACCO from 69-72. Seems like both my old units were decommisioned. Was Director of ASWOC NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii till Dec 79 and retired. See that's closed too. Now retired again after working as engineer, and inventor. Glad to see some old names to drop a note to..." [10MAR98]

RATHER, JAMES Ratherjj@aol.com "...Served in VP-24 from 1969-1972, VP-30 from 1972-1975, and VP-5 from 1976-1979. Was a TACCO and Instructor. I now am with NAVAIR in PMA205 as a Program Manager for International P-3 operators, such as Norway, Korea, Netherlands, Australia, etc. I have fond memories of the old days and the great friends from the past. I sure would like to hear from any of the old Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 25JUL99 | E-Mail Updated 02OCT98 | BIO Updated 03SEP98 | 27AUG98]

RAY, Alan "Birdyray" bluegoose1106@aol.com "...I served with VP-24 as a Second Mechanic on Crew 8. We bought watches and cameras in NSF Diego Garcia. Actually I got there late becuase I went to town and missed my flight. It was great to see this page would be better to hear from folks. Hey drifty how ya doin?..." [14MAR2001]

RAYNOR, William Larry@gibralter.net "...Trying to locate Shipmates from VP-24 from 58 60..." [26FEB99]

REAVES, John-David jdryeaua@cableone.net "...I served with VP-24 as a PN thru PN2 from April 1976 thru December 1978. I joined the squadron while it was deployed to NAS Sigonella, Sicily in April 1976. We returned to NAS Jacksonville, Florida in June 1976. We deployed to NAS Keflavik, Iceland in May 1977 and returned to NAS Jacksonville, Florida in September 1977. We deployed again to NAS Sigonella, Sicily in August 1978 and returned in December 1978. After leaving active duty in December 1978, I served in the Naval Reserve for 6 years. I also served a year in the Alabama Army National Guard where I went to OCS at Alabama Military Academy at Fort McClellan in Anniston, AL. I was injured during the officer training and medically released from that endeavor. I applied for transfer back to the Navy Reserve and remained another year before resigning in 1985. Since leaving VP-24, I have worked for the Federal Government at Anniston Army Depot. I earned a BS Degree from the University of Alabama in 1986 and a Master of Public Administration Degree from Jacksonville State University in 1991. I am still with the same little lady I married while serving with VP-24 back in June 1976. I look forward to corresponding with individuals who served with me at that time..." [14MAR2003]

REGISTER, Charles E. creg1927@aol.com "...I served with VP-24, VPB-104 and VP-HL-4. I would love to hear from any former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 31DEC2008]

REID, Robert B. rbreid@bendnet.com "...I WAS A PILOT WITH VP-24 FROM 1967 THROUGH 1972 MAKING TWO DEPLOYMENTS TO NAS Keflavik, Iceland. MET MY WIFE, KATHIE, WHO WAS A TEACHER AT THE BASE IN NAS Keflavik, Iceland AND WE WERE MARRIED ON THE BASE AUG 13, 1972. JUST CELEBRATED OUR 27TH ANNIVERSARY. LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE ELSE WHO SERVED DURING THAT TIME PERIOD..." [16AUG99]

RHODES, Bob (Dusty) bob.rhodes@morefield.com "...I served in VP-24 from 59 to 62. Flew in LR 7 (1479460) as the Radioman..." [17FEB2000]

"...RICE, PO3 Michael A...My son, Michael A. Rice, served with VP-50 and was lost March 21st, 1991 (In Memorial for lost friends March 21st, 1991). I would like to hear from other families and friends of VP-50. I have missed hearing from all of you. Shirley White shirleysue1304@comcast.net..." [PIX Added 21MAY2009 | E-Mail Updated 20MAY2009 | 28MAY2003]

RIEK, AWCM(AC) Anthony C. Retired acr@cswnet.com "...I retired after 25 years Navy service. My first tour was with VA-HM-13 NAS Chincoteague, Virginia as a PR with P2s. Then we moved to NAS Norfolk, Virginia and redesignated VP-24. From there I attended PR-B school and went to NAS Anacostia, Washington, D.C.. After 9 months I became a member of the Chuting Stars Navy Parachute Team in NAS Pensacola, Florida until we disbanded in July 1964. I then went to VP-7 in NAS Jacksonville, Florida and then to AX-A School as a PR-1. Then to VP-5 back in NAS Jacksonville, Florida. I then did a tour as an instructor, (AWC) with FASO in NAS North Island, San Diego, California and finally in NAS Moffett Field, California. Next was VP-9 (AWCS) and shore duty at VP-31 (AWCM). Probably my most enjoyable tour was at VP-31. I was selected for Warrant Officer and I declined the Commission. Many good memories, only wish my tour there had lasted longer..." [13MAY2004]

RITCHIE, ATN2 Gerald F. GFR948@AOL.COM "...I served with VP-24 from 1964 to 1966 as an ATN2 on different crews. I usually did inflight electronics repair and would run the electronics shop for the squadron. I went many places such as NAS Keflavik, Iceland, NS Rota, Spain, Greece, and Italy. The tour was great along with the extension during VietNam. Sorry to hear about the end of VP-24. I had a brother who was killed in VP-50 (SEE: In Memorial for lost friends January 6th, 1967). I had some great times. Wish I had re-enlisted. To all the VPers, "Lord, Guard And Guide All The Men Who Fly." Peace my brothers..." [15NOV2002]

ROBERTS, AWC C. E. (Robbie) III Retired charles.roberts@nellis.af.mil "...I was in VP-24 from '66 to '70, made the transition from P2's to P-3's, became one of the original 1000 AW's in '68, made chief, went to NAS Keflavik, Iceland many times, ditto NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal, and interesting points in between. Chased an EII all over the Atlantic and was a charter member of the Boo Crew. Retired in '85 & came to Vegas. Still shoot, smoke a pipe, and believe in younger women. Ring any bells? Gimme a holler..." [20NOV2001]

ROBERTS, Gordy GordyRoberts@aol.com "...I did tours in VP-4 ('58-'60, NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan), VP-24 ('65-'67, NAS Norfolk, Virginia), and VP-31 (Insturctor, '67-'69, NAS North Island, San Diego, California), plus the VU-3..." [09FEB2000]

RODGERS, Mark (Buck) mrodgers@crosslink.net "...I joined VP-24 in November 1983 in NAS Keflavik, Iceland. I made two more deployments, one each to NAS Bermuda and NAS Sigonella, Sicily before transfering to CPW-11 in NAS Jacksonville, Florida. I was a TSC (ASWOC) Watch Officer for 9 months, then took over as Weapons Officer. Harpoon was new back then and we had long before lost Bullpup. I got to bring 5" Zuni rockets, MK-20 Rockeye clusterbombs, and Mk-82 GP bombs back into the inventory. I left CPW-11 for my P-3 appreciation tour aboard USS JOHN F. KENNEDY, and was qualified Tactical Action Officer in time to launch the first strikes of DESERT STORM. I completed the course at the Naval War College and did my Department Head tour in VP-26 ( NAS Brunswick, Maine). I was Safety, Training, and Admin and deployed twice more to NAS Sigonella, Sicily before detaching for Naval Space Command. I just retired on 31 July, and now have to find one of those "Jobs!" ..." [01SEP98]

RODRIGUEZ, CAPTAIN Bill Retired billrod1937@aol.com "...CO VP-45 1978 to 1979. I was fortunate to serve in VP-45 twice. First in NAS Bermuda flying P5s in 1962 to 1963 then transitioning to the P-3V-1 at NAS Jacksonville, Florida. I returned to the squadron in 1977 for a tour as XO/CO. In between I served with VP-24 at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland - one of the first P-3C squadrons. I stay in touch with many former Shipmates through the VP-45 Association. Carolyn and I are retired to Orange Park, FL and would love to hear from any former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 06AUG2006 | 31AUG2000]

RODGERS, Dick drodgers@livingstongroupdc.com "...Served in VP-24 '72-'76 ( NAS Keflavik, Iceland 2 times and NAS Sigonella, Sicily), VP-30 '76'-'79, USS NIMITZ '79-'81, BUPERS '81-'83, VP-49 '83-'85 ( NS Rota, Spain/ NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal), CPW-11 '85-'86, VP-24 XO/CO '86-'88 ( NAS Sigonella, Sicily and NAS Bermuda), Office of the Secretary of Defense '88 -'91, SECNAV Staff '91- '93, Commander, CPW-10 '93-'95, and CNO & SECNAV Staff '95-'00. Retired Feb 1 2000. What a great ride! Working now as a DC lobbyist. Miss all of you. Would love to trade stories..." [E-Mail Updated 07MAY2005 | 11DEC2000]

ROGERS, MARK MARK.E.ROGERS@NOAA.GOV "...WAS IN VXN-8, VP-24, and VP-5 AIRCREW IFT. CURRENTLY WORK FOR NOAA THE HURRICANE HUNTERS ON A WP3-D..." [27FEB98]

ROSE, CPO Preston L. Retired mdrebel@md.metrocast.net "...I served with VP-11 at NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island (relocated to NAS Brunswick, Maine) from 1952 to 1954, NAAS Saufley Field, Pensacola, Florida (Training Command), VP-5 from 1962 to 1963 (Crew 5 as PC for the NAS Sigonella, Sicily deployment in 1963), NAS Patuxent River, Maryland (NATC) from November 1963 to 1966, VP-24 FE in 1967 and NAS Patuxent River, Maryland for my final tour in the Logistics Center and retired in 1974. I worked as a civil servant doing R&M work in the UAV community for a while. Nancy passed in April of 1999. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 20JAN2010 | BIO/E-Mail Updated 29MAR2001 | E-Mail Updated 30MAY99 | 09APR98]

ROTUNDO, AVCM Bill Retired brotundo@comcast.net "...Tours of the good olde P-3 world included VP-49 (1973 to 1975), VX-1 (1975 to 1978), VP-24 (1978 to 1981), VP-30 (1981 to 1984), VP-24 (1984 to 1986), VS-28 (1986 to 1989), NAMTRA-1037 (1989 to 1991) and retired in 1991. It was a great career, would do it again in a heart beat. Now a contractor designing Flight Simulator mods for the S-3 program. Would love to hear from the old gang. Keep them safe..." [E-Mail Updated 03APR2006 | 16DEC99]

RUSACK, Ann ludman@muhlberg.edu "...I was attached to VP-24 8/88-5/92, and then VP-64 '92-95. I would welcome anyone who wants to chat. I really miss the P-3 community, although I am now out of the Navy and am in school. However, I can still smell the JP-5 as if it were yesterday!..." [02NOV98]

RUSSERT, YN1 Lynne Retired russertlynne@aol.com "...I served with VP-24 in the Admin Office from 85 - 87. Made a NAS Bermuda and NAS Sigonella, Sicily deployment. NAS Bermuda was a blast! Retired from HSL-40 at Mayport, FL in 93. Would love to hear from my old squadronmates..." [15NOV2001]

RUTH, CAPTAIN Philip M. Retired http://mywebpages.comcast.net/ANAPitcairn/webdoc2.htm "...Captain Philip M. Ruth graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in 1968. He entered Aviation Officer Candidate School and was commissioned an Ensign in the Naval Reserve in May, 1969. He earned his designation and Naval Aviator "Wings of Gold" in May, 1970, and was assigned to VP-24 at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland for his first operational assignment. During that assignment, CAPT Ruth deployed twice to NAS Keflavik, Iceland with the P-3C aircraft and qualified as Patrol Plane Commander. In October, 1972, CAPT Ruth completed his active duty assignment and affiliated with VP-64 at NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, where he served for the next fifteen years. During the initial phase of his assignment, the squadron transitioned from the SP2H Neptune to the P-3A Orion. CAPT Ruth flew the acceptance flight of the first P-3 to be based at NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, and later in 1983, he was the Patrol Plane Commander of the first crew to become fully qualified in the P-3A TACNAVMOD modernized aircraft. Operational cruises with VP-64 included the NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal, NAS Keflavik, Iceland, England, NAS Bermuda, NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada, and NS Roosevelt Roads, PR. During his assignment with VP-64, CAPT Ruth qualified as Patrol Plane Commander, Mission Commander, Instructor Pilot, and Maintenance Check Pilot. He has served in various billets including that of Operations Officer, Maintenance Officer, and Executive Assistant to the Commanding Officer. In October, 1987, CAPT Ruth transferred to the Volunteer Training Unit (GVTU 9393) at NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, where he qualified as Command Duty Officer for the Naval Air Station. He later served as Executive Officer and Commanding Officer of GVTU 9393. CAPT Ruth became Commanding Officer of NR NAS Keflavik, Iceland 0293 in March 1993 where he served until October 1995. During his command he participated in two Northern Viking exercises in Iceland and the command was awarded the Willy Grover Award for excellence in retention three times. In October 1995, CAPT Ruth reaffiliated with GVTU 9393 serving as Executive Assistant to the Commanding Officer until he reassumed command in November 1996. He retired from the Naval Reserve in June 1999. CAPT Ruth has been awarded the Navy "E" Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Armed Forces Reserve Medal (3), U.S. Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Navy/Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon (4), and the Navy/Marine Corps. Commendation Medal. CAPT Ruth has been affiliated with the Association of Naval Aviation for 20 years and has held the Pitcairn Squadron offices of Recruiting Officer, Special Events Chairman, Administrative Officer, and Executive Officer. CAPT Ruth is presently employed as a Captain for Delta Air Lines, Inc., based in New York..." [18JUN2003]

RUTHERFORD, AX3 Todd M. cattodd1@excite.com "...I served with VP-24 from 1977 to 1980 as an Avionics Technician. I would be glad to here from any old Shipmates..." [07MAY2004]

RYGLOWSKI, Gerry "Riggles" riggs@msn.com or GeraldR10@AOL.com "...My whole naval air career was VP. From Reserve at NAS Glenview, Illinois (1960) with VP-724 to ActDu with VP-24 (1965-69) and back to NavAir Resforan VP-70V-3, and VP-90 ('70-85). I've been searchin' All Over da World. I happen to visit here thru an ol' sqdn crewman estimating home repairs; now I'm alive- Again. Living in Lake county some 20 yrs my daughter has recently qual'd for NROTC thru NorthWesternUniv at Loyola. We're still a Navy family. Now Retired(8/85) I'm lookin' to Mark-On-Top another Datum. Any ol' Bosin's got a pipe? Thanks So Much for the memories!!! I'll be Passive Listn'ng for any more "contacts" with eyes-front. Buoy away!..." [04MAY98]

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SADLER, Kenneth [Sandy] ssadler@granis.net "...I was in VP-45, VP-24, VR-1, VR-3, FASRON 821, Mobile FASRON 121, NAS Dahlgren Proving Grounds, HT-8. I see some mates I know. I am new with this computer stuff. Keepem flying men..." [E-Mail Updated 22AUG2000 | 18AUG98]

SAIENNI, Dante (si) dantesi@bellsouth.net "...I started flying in VP-7 in NAS Brunswick, Maine in the early 60's with P2V5F's (never flew in 7's). From there I went VR-6 @ Mcguire AFB until decommissioning in 1963 or so. From there I went to VP-5 in NAS Jacksonville, Florida and flew as Plane Captain in P2V5F's and then transitioned to P-3A'sin 1966. Went to WestPac based out of NS Sangley Point, Philippines. In 1968 I was an Instructor Flight Engineer in VP-30 in NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. I was in VP-30 for about 4 years then retired from the Navy in VP-24 in 1974. I went to work for VP-30 as a civilian FRAMP Instructror and stayed in the FRAMP Department until 1986. I spent a total of 15 years in VP-30 active and as a civilian instructor. Nice talking to you all..." [29NOV99]

SANDERS, AO2 Larry (Sandy) ljs29526@sccoast.net "...I served with VP-24 at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, NAS Keflavik, Iceland, and NAS Jacksonville, Florida. In the mid 1970's I was an AO2 and worked with a bunch of great guys. I would very much like to hear from any of them. I also spent two years in Beeville, TX. I got out of the Navy in 1978. The years have made a lot of the names hard to recall but I am sure it will all come back if I hear from anyone..." [10OCT2003]

SAUERESSIG, Jim jimsaueressig@yahoo.com "...I grew up in VP-24 from May 1965 through June 1967 thanks to Chief Love, Bruce Herman and Mr. Pearl and many others. Started on crew four as the MAD operator, then to crew ten as JEZ. Graduated from college on the GI bill, then my wife and I raised four sons in Fargo. Two have been through the Navy and are now in college and had the same growing experiences. I would love to hear from any of my former squadron mates..." [E-Mail Updated 24JUN2002 | 09SEP99]

SCANNELL, ADJ3 Paul G. pgscuz@sbcglobal.net "...I served with VP-24 at NAS Norfolk, Virginia then NAS Patuxent River, Maryland from 1967 thru 1968. I worked in Chief Datson's crew and made deployments to NAS Keflavik, Iceland (1968) and NS Roosevelt Roads, PR. I am looking for Shipmates at that time including Jim Meyers, Bowman and MacKeilany..." [24FEB2010]

SCHARFE, ATN Ellwood J. (Jim) jscharfe@fredward.com "...I enlisted in the Navy in June 1960. After going to avionics school at NAS Memphis, Tennessee, I served with VP-24 at NAS Norfolk, Virginia from 1961 until I was diischarged in July of 1963. I was an ATN ground pounder. I went to the NAS radio school and flew as a second radio operator with several crews although I was never a regular crew member. We went on several overseas deployments. The deployment that was the most fun was to Ireland where we were on some sort of joint program with the RAF and the French Airforce. It was great because I was young (18) and single, and there were so many girls. Also Kennedy was President and he was Irish, and so the Irish loved us. We also went to NAS Keflavik, Iceland in the summer time. I remember coming out of a night club on the Keflavik Airport at closing time and the sun was still up. And of course the most exciting deployment was to NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba during the missle crisis. We arrived at night and were put aboard buses and taken to our barracks. The next morning was a rude awakening when as we went to the mess hall on the same road we had taken the night before we saw all of the marines dug into their bunkers with their mortars,and machine guns. There were some good times though. Perry Como and his USO troop put on a show. When he arrived at NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba we were there to see him get off the plane, and this black guy, who was a friend of mine from the AT shop, I can't remember his name, called to Perry and said "Mr. Como, remember me". Come to find out, this guy used to be the shoe shine boy in Mr. Como's barber shop before he became a star. Yes, Perry remembered him. They hugged and cried. It was very heart warming. We also had a thanksgiving meal in Cuba. All the turkey and dressing we could eat. All through this the planes were flying over the Russian ships taking pictures of the missles on the decks. I didn't know then, but I realize now, what an important mission we were on, and how close we were to a nuclear war..." [24DEC2003]

SCHNABLY, Dick schnab@citrus.infi.net "...Was stationed with VP-24 from 1949 to 1950..." [13AUG98]

SCHNEIDER, IS1(NAC) Ed Retired usnreted@gate.net "...Was a member of VP-24 from 1979 to 1981 working in the AIO Shop. Received my Aircrew Wings thanks to the help of, at that time, AW2 Tim Walker. Also got qualified on the radar for weather avoidance. I was also the roadie for the Squadron Band JC Bat ramroded by Timmy Walker. Also noticed PH1 Warmack on the list of VP-24 Vets. I currently am a Deputy Sheriff in South Florida. (Ft Luaderdale)..." [17JUN2000]

SCHNEIDER, Jim jim.dutch.man@bigfoot.com "...I served in VP-24 September 1962 - October 1964. Went to all the great places, NAS Keflavik, Iceland, Balley Kelly, NAS Coco Solo, Panama, Canal Zone, NS Roosevelt Roads, PR, and NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Enjoyed my time in the squad. Should have stayed. Did get to see VP-24 in NAS Jacksonville, Florida in the 70's with P-3's, sure packed that puppy..." [22FEB2002]

SCHOENLEBER, YN2(AW) Stephen admin_port@cnrc.navy.mil "...reetings fellow Batmen. I worked in the Admin shop during the final deployment and decommissioning of VP-24. I'm now in Portland, Oregon at the Recruiting District Headquarters. I would love to hear from any of my fellow squadron-mates from that time. I would especially like to find my roommate, Troy Thomas and my friends MS3 Sarah Gunn and AN Melissa Smith. Please feel free to e-mail me if you know of their wearabouts or you just want to chat about the old days in VP-24..." [14JAN2000]

SHAFFER, LCDR William H. "Bill" Retired billshaffer93@attbi.com "...I was on active duty from 1965 to 1986. I was in VP-5 from 1966 to 1969, VP-31 from 1969 to 1971, FAW-8 from 1971 to 1972, and VP-24 from 1977 to 1980. I've recently moved back to Garland, Texas (Dallas) from San Diego. Anyone who was in these squadrons during these time periods, please send me a note. I'd like to hear from you..." [E-Mail Updated 04APR2002 | BIO/E-Mail Updated 02MAR2002 | 27FEB98]

SHARP, AWC(AW) W. D. sharp@nosc.mil "...Served with VP-24/VP-11..." [00DEC96]

SHAW, Bob bshaw@uwf.edu "...Served with VP-24 (69-72), ASWOC/TSC NAS Cubi Point, Philippines (75-78), CPWP - NAS Moffett Field, California (78-80), VP-19 (80-82), VT-31 (83-85). Retired from CNET - NROTC/NJROTC in 93. Now at the University of West Florida in Pensacola..." [02DEC2000]

SIBERT, AMH2 D. P. DENNYROSE@SSSNET.COM "...I served in the Navy from 1967 through 1971 and spent from August 1969 to October 1971 in VP-24 out of NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. I made (2) deployments to NAS Keflavik, Iceland. I'm proud to have been a "VP" sailor..." [20JUL2000]

SILVERMAN, CAPTAIN Dick Retired rsilverman@cfl.rr.com "...I entered the Navy in 1958 (OCS) as a blackshoe and started my VP career with VP-23 July 1964 to May 1966. Went to NAS Bermuda from 1966-1969 and ran the ASWOC, VP-24 from September 1969-July 1971, VP-30 Admin. Officer from August 1971-February 1975, VP-16 from February 1975-April 1977 XO/CO, XO of USS Iwo Jima, Chief of Staff Naval District Washington, Commander NTC Orlando for a few months and retired in June 1989. Went to work for Orange County Sheriff's Office and have been the Aviation Unit Commander for 10 years, having survived prostate cancer and 5 bypasses. Can't see retiring. Flying helicopters is still alot of fun..." [03OCT2002]

SIMPSON, AZ3 Steven scasey@ala.net "...I worked in Maintance Admin/Control (VP-24) 1984-1987. Made deployments to NAS Bermuda and NAS Sigonella, Sicily respectively. Would love to hear from Shipmates who remember me. Let me know what you are up to!..." [17FEB2000]

SKILLMAN, Tom tskills10@aol.com "...I served with VP-24 from March 1992 until April 1995. After which I became a reservist with VP-62. I worked as an IN-flight Tech. I am currently in the Air Force as a Security Forces member but miss flying on the P-3 and miss the crew comerodity. Looking back those were good times..." [20AUG2002]

"...SLIWINSKI, CDR Daniel "Ski" c/o Toni Bamford...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 ttbamford@q.com..." [29FEB2008]

SMITH, AOC, Billy L. (MAC) Retired '75 lets@gte.net "...I was a former memeber of "boat bottom" airlines (VP-40 and VP-47) and VP-24. I am going to try and make the meeting in Pensacola..." [ICQ #6557733][26NOV99]

SMITH, Charles L. avcmsmith@email.msn.com "...Served with: VP-28, CAC 7, 1961-63 AE3 VP-45, Maintenance, 1977-79 AECS VP-24, Maintenance, 1982-85 AVCM VP-16, Maintenance, 1985-87 AVCM Retired in 1990..." [17JAN99]

SMITH, Linda J. ljsmith9@yahoo.com "...I was assigned to VP-24 from August 89 to August 92. From there, I went to NAS Cecil Field, Jacksonville, Florida, and retired in November 94. I'm trying to locate AVCM Jerry Lucas. Jerry served with the Ken and I at NAMO, NAS Patuxent River, Maryland around 85 to 89 when Ken retired to Middleburg, Florida..." [17SEP2000]

SMITH, AN Melissa milkie5@juno.com "...I served with VP-24 from 1994 to 1995 ( NAS Keflavik, Iceland deployment and disestablishment). Looking for AW2 Zane Day. If anyone knows of contact, please email me. Thanks..." [E-Mail Updated 19OCT2003 | 16JAN2001]

SNYDER, Dave "Duke" dwatson@iquest.net "...Was assigned to VP-42 NAS North Island, San Diego, California 1950-1954. Stops at NAS Kodiak, Alaska, NAS Iwakuni, Japan, etc. Interested in any info from members that squadron as well as Reunion info..." [14SEP2000]

SNYDER, Denis L. denis1941@aol.com "...I was in VP-24 from 60-63, attached to Powerplants Div. Wanted to be on aircrew but when I couldn't see the instruments with out my glasses. I was stuck as a ground pounder. My tour with VP-24 was an experience I have never forgotten. I was in VP-8 from 65-67 but missed them ole 3350 recips. Hope to hear from Shipmates..." [23OCT2000]

SODERHOLM, AZCS Roland J. Retired rolsal@verzion.net "...Served in VP-24 from October 1963 to December 1966. Flew with crews 2 and 7. Came in an AOAA and departed an A03. Served with VP-30, USS Enterprise (CVAN-65), USS Guadalcanal (LPH-7), and USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69). Had a two year break in service from 1971 to 1973. Changed rates in 1973 and retired an AZCS in 1986. Would like to hear from any of my former Shipmates that I had served with..." [E-Mail Updated 01NOV2005 | 21JUN2002]

SPADACCINO, Martin spadman61@hotmail.com "...Started out in AE "A" school, NAS Millington, Tennessee, then on to P-3 FRAMP at VP-30, 1982. Assigned to VP-24, 1983-86, and deployed to NAS Keflavik, Iceland and NAS Bermuda. Next assigned to AIMD NAS Bermuda, 1986-90. Then VX-1, 1990-93. Move North to VP-26 , 1993-97, deployed to NAS Sigonella, Sicily twice and NAS Keflavik, Iceland again. Moved back to NAS Patuxent River, Maryland with Naval Force Aircraft Test Squadron, 1997-2000. Last trip North back to VP-26, and a last deployment to NAS Keflavik, Iceland, again. Transferred to the Fleet Reserve Feb, 2002, and moved back home to Levittown, PA..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 23APR2007 | 30JUN98]

STABENOW, AT2 Arthur "Buzz" bstabenow@sftrust.com "...I served with VA-HM-13 and VP-24 from 1958 through 1960. I was an AT2 and a crew member on several crews. I deployed to Malta with the squadron in 1958 and to NAS Keflavik, Iceland in 1959. I would like to have my name posted and also to hear from anyone that served at the same time..." [22NOV2007]

STELLMACK, AMS3 Richard S. rss4735@aol.com "...VP-24 May 1976 to June 1979. AMS3 Worked Maint. Control in 1976 then Lineshack when not at base GSE..." [31JAN2009]

STEWART, Terry stew477@dellepro.com "...I was in VP-24 from 1976-1980. I did one tour to NAS Keflavik, Iceland and two to NAS Sigonella, Sicily. It would be great to hear from the guys that were there the same time I was, or others to share stories. Lets all keep in touch..." [E-Mail Updated 23FEB2002 | 23OCT98]

STOBERSKI, Lisa Warner lisaahh@rocketmail.com "...I was only in VP-24 for a short time; but I went on two deployments one to sunny Iceland and the other to NAS Sigonella, Sicily which was the best of the deployments I really enjoyed my time in NAS Sigonella, Sicily. If anyone was in the squadron from 1990-1992 I would enjoy hearing from you..." [19FEB98]

STONE, Eugene E. Estone1222@aol.com "...I was a flight crew member in VP-24 from 1941 till 1944. Returned to the states and was assigned to base ops at NAS North Island, San Diego, California. I have a lot of old memories of WW2 flying the South Pacific. It would be nice to contact some of the old Shipmates..." [27MAR2000]

STROMBERG, David L. dstromb@bellsouth.net "...I was a BatGirl (VP-24), P2(V)7, TACCO, crew six and thirteen from 1964-67 flying out of NAS Norfolk, Virginia. We deployed to NAS Sigonella, Sicily, Suda Bay, Crete, NS Rota, Spain, NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and Key West, USA. Flew with Plane Commander, Gus Gahaffer, Jim Neef, Dave Lences, and many other good folks. Left squadron when squadron transited to P-3Bs in 1967..." [24AUG2001]

STURGILL, Mark mark.sturgill@nrl.navy.mil "...I was in VP-24 from April 75 to December 75 and had a pretty good deployment to NAS Sigonella, Sicily from Jan 76 to May 76. I was sorry to hear about Angelo Albenzi. He was my roomate for a while and saw him after he got out up at Naval Air Development Center Warminster. I am now an Electrical Engineer at the NRL in Washington DC. Vaya Con Dios..." [09MAY2006]

"...SWAN, Charles W...VP-24 LCDR Charles W. Swan - Executive Officer July 1954 - August 1956 based at NAS Chincoteague, Virginia (Deceased 9 Jan 1998)Interred - Arlington National Cemetary. I just located your site and thought that the following information may be of interest: Based on the flight books, my father flew P2V6B's and P2V6M's and made 2 Med Cruises during his squadron tenure...Jerry Swan (son of LCDR Charles W. Swan) roadking1@msn.com..." [03DEC2001]

SWAN, LCDR Charles W. Retired/Deceased c/o His Son Jerry Swan roadking1@msn.com "...FLIGHT BOOK INFORMATION LTCDR, CHARLES W. SWAN...28 MARCH 1940 - 24 FEBRUARY 1941 NAS Pensacola, Florida Navy Flight School. Aircraft Flown: N3N-1, N2M, NS-1, 03U-3, OSN-1, SU-1, SU-2, SU-3, SNJ-1, NJ-1, N3U-3, N2S-1, P3M-2, P2Y-2, P2Y-3, R2D, R2D-1, N2D-1. Pilot Designation: 1 November 1940 per D.B. Duncan. Instrument Rating: #1137 20 September 1940 per E.B. Eldredge Assistant Operations Officer. Instructors School Completion: 27 January 1941 per J.C. Owens. Assigned to Squadron VN1D8 as Pilot Instructor -A Per C.R. Carroll. 27 MARCH 1941- 8 OCTOBER 1942 NAS LEE FIELD Pilot Instructor SQUADRON 11-B Jacksonville, Florida. Aircraft Flown: N2S-1, N2S-3, N2S-4, N3N-3, NR-1, R2D-1, R2D-1, SNJ-2, SNJ-3, SNJ-4. Ratings: 2S LAND, 3S LAND, 4M LAND, 2S WATER, 3S WATER, 4M WATER Per L.N. Young 2 JUNE 1941. 16 OCTOBER 1942 - 31 OCTOBER 1942 EASTERN DIVISION PAN AMERICAN AIRWAYS, INC. MIAMI, FL. Aircraft Flown: S-40. *Note: This was the forerunner to Navy Seaplane Squadron VR-1 which flew out of Miami and Coconut Grove, FL. The Navy training was done in cooperation with Pan American Airways). 19 NOVEMBER 1942 -11 DECEMBER 1942 TRANSPORT SQUADRON ONE MIAMI SERVICES DETACHMENT. Aircraft Flown: PBM-3, RS-5. 6 JANUARY 1943- 31 JANUARY 1943 NAVAL AIR TRANSPORT SERVICE AIR TRANSPORT SQUADRON One (VR-1) MIAMI, FL. Aircraft Flown: PBM-3, PBM-3C, PBM-3R, R4D-1, R4D-5, RS-4, RS-5, SNB-1. Commander Transport Sea Planes Designation: Air Transport Squadron Six (VR-6) Qualified as Commander Transport Sea Planes 21 November 1943 H.R. Banaday Commanding. 2 FEBRUARY 1944- 27 FEBRUARY 1944 NAVAL AIR TRANSPORT SERVICE AIR TRANSPORT SQUADRON VR-6 MIAMI, FL. Aircraft Flown: PBM-3R, PBM-3, NH-1, SNB-2C. 2 MARCH 1944 - 3 MAY 1945 NAVAL AIR TRANSPORT SQUADRON TWO NAS Alameda, California. Aircraft Flown: JRB, PBM, PB2Y, PBM2Y-3, PBM-3R, PBM-3, XPB2M, NH-1, SNB-2C. Plane Commander Designation: PB2Y Plane Commander 31 July 1944 J.S. Tarlton Flight Officer VR-2. Notes: 8/13/1944 - Lt. Swan's 1st XPB2M Flight Honolulu to NAS Alameda, California. 11/26/44 Lt. Swan's 1st MARS Flight Alameda -HNL (Same Plane and serial # 1520 just renamed. 6 MAY 1945 - 8 JULY 1945 ???? SQUADRON SIGN #?? NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. Aircraft Flown: JRB, MARS, PB2Y,C-47B. Notes: 5/28/45 Lt. Swan's first flight with JRB Plane #44604 w/ Canady at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. 25 JULY - 24 APRIL 1946 TRANSPORT SQUADRON 3 (VR-3) NAS Olathe, Kansas. Aircraft Flown: R4D, R4D-1, R4D-5, R4D-6, R5D-4, SNB. Commander Transport Land Planes Designation: 12/31/45 V.E. Gessinger Commander Transport Squadron Three (VR-3). Satisfactory Completion G.C.A. Training: 3/6/46 Lt. Cdr. Arthur L. Ashwaltz OinC Pilot Training. 10 MAY 1946 - 1 NOVEMBER 1946 NAS ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GA. Aircraft Flown: SNB-2. 4 DECEMBER 1946 - 2 JUNE 1948 NAVAL CARRIER U.S.S. MIDWAY. Aircraft Flown: HO35-1, JD-1, JRB, JRB-4, PB4Y-2, R4D, R4D-5, R5D, SNB, SNB-3, SNJ-5, SNJ-5C. 1 JULY 1948 - 5 MAY 1949 GENERAL LINE SCHOOL NEWPORT, RI. Aircraft Flown: SNB3, SNJ-3, SNB-1, SNB-2, SNJ, SNJ-4. 20 JUNE 1949 - 1 OCTOBER 1950 NAS Anacostia, Washington, D.C.. Aircraft Flown: PBJ (B-25), SNB, JRB, JRB-4, SNB-4, SNB-3P, R4D, B-25, JRB-3. 7 NOVEMBER 1950 - 5 JANUARY 1951 NAS HONOLULU, HI. Aircraft Flown: SNB, JRB. 6 FEBRUARY 1951 - 2 JUNE 1953 TOKYO, SEA OF JAPAN, YELLOW SEA, ITAMI AF BASE, TACHIKAWA, JAPAN. SEOUL, IWAKUM, POHANG, KOREA. Aircraft Flown: R4D, SNB, SNB-5, JRB, PB4Y, C-45, C-54. 17 AUGUST 1953 - 25 JUNE 1954 BUREAU OF AERONAUTICS GENERAL REPRESENTATIVE, CENTRAL DISTRICT WRIGHT PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO. Aircraft Flown: R4D-6, R4D-6R, JRB-4, JRB-6, PB4Y, C-45, C-47D, C-54. 7 JULY-1954 - 1 AUGUST 1956 PATROL SQUADRON VP-24 NAS Patuxent River, Maryland and NAS Chincoteague, Virginia. Aircraft Flown: P2V6B, P2V6M. Patrol Plane Commander - P2V 10 November 1954 HP Kooy Commanding. 3 OCTOBER 1956 - 2 FEBRUARY 1961 U.S. NAVAL BUREAU OF AERONAUTICS AND BUREAU OF WEAPONS WASHINGTON, DC. Aircraft Flown: JRB-6, SNB, SNB-5, T-28. 30 JUNE 1961 U.S. BUREAU OF AERONAUTICS AND BUREAU OF WEAPONS WASHINGTON, DC. RETIRED FROM SERVICE Ordered R.A. Schoech Rear Admiral, USN Acting Chief of Bureau..." [03JAN2001]

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TARNASKI, PN2 Bryan bryansr@ris.net "...Served with VP-24 from 84/85, was on the NAS Bermuda Deployment in 89. Had the wonderful job of pushing paper for the Squadron. I worked in Personnel as PN2 Bryan Tarnaski, would be great to hear, from my old ship - plane mates..." [22AUG2001]

TAYLOR, CAPTAIN John Keith Retired jtaylor6@nctv.com "...I was in VW-15 and VW-13 in NAS Patuxent River, Maryland and NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada where we flew the "SUPER CONNIES" WV (called willie victors). VW-11 also flew the same aircraft. Was later in VP-24 NAS Norfolk, Virginia and VP-26 NAS Brunswick, Maine..." [E-Mail Updated 12FEB2005 | E-Mail Updated 16FEB99 | 05JAN98]

TEAGUE, Robert J. "Goman" nursenavy@hotmail.com "...I served VP-24 (IFT) from 1989 to 1993. I flew with CAC-7 and CAC-11 (Beartrap). I left in 1993 and joined the Reserves drilling and flying with VP-62 while I finished up school at UNF. Went to OCS and was picked up as a Maintenance Officer, but laterally transferred to Intel and served with CENTCOM in Tampa followed by a tour with CTF-67 in NAF Naples, Italy. I am currently serving as in Intelligence Officer in Amphibious Squadron THREE (PHIBRON 3) based in NAS North Island, San Diego, California. Looking forward to hearing from old Shipmates out there!..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 20JAN2009 | E-Mail/BIO Updated 18NOV2003 | 05MAR98]

TEETZ, LCDR Bill Retired teetz.bill@gmail.com "...I served with VP-44 NAS Patuxent River, Maryland as an AX3 (1964 to 1965), VP-56 NAS Patuxent River, Maryland and NAS Jacksonville, Florida (October 1969 to October 1972), NAVFAC Barbados (November 1972 to March 1975) and VP-24 NAS Jacksonville, Florida (May 1977 to April 1980). I retired in 1984..." [E-Mail Updated 12DEC2005 | 17JUN98]

THIBEAULT, AMS1 Robert tbolt@oakharbor.net "...I was in VP-24 from Feb 88 to Aug 92. I flew with CAC 4 briefly, CAC 2 and worked in airframes. Went on to push "Boots" at Great Lakes and then to VQ-1 in beautiful NAS Whidbey Island, Washington. Being in 24 was my most enjoyable tour so far. I miss the good times in airframes and with the aircrews. I have fond memories of the Icelandic prison camp (the barracks), arduous Ready duty at the beach in Bermuda and my 3P's (Ens. Squeaky) infamous ditch (crew prank) at the North Pole. I'm transfering in Sep 99 to Force Warfare in NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, possibly my last tour before retirement..." [14JUL99]

"...THOMPSON, MCPO Micheal W...My Father, MCPO Micheal W. Thompson (Retired), passed away on November 17, 2003. In his 28 years of service he served with VP-46, VP-6, VP-24, along with many other squadrons. He had many friends in the Navy and his family is trying to spread the word to them. Also, can anyone tell me how I can get a copy of the Navy Times? Thank You...Arron Thompson mvcali88@hotmail.com..." [27NOV2003]

"...TOLLESON, Hal...It is with regrets that I have to inform fellow VP-24 Shipmates that Hal Tolleson of Paris Texas passed away on March 29th, 2002. Hal was the radioman on Crew 6 from 1962-1964. Hal was a good friend, Shipmates and a hell of a radioman. His wife Sybil is doing well and plans to move back to North Carolina where she lived prior to meeting and marrying Hal. Good hunting Hal...Don Hall djhdestin@cox.net..." [01APR2002]

TRAVER, SCPO Douglas A. Retired BTSD12671@WEBTV.NET "...I would gladly like to hear from any old Shipmates I served with. My VP tours as follows: VP-45 Pelican Airlines as an ABH3/Line Crew 1971-74, VP-24 Batmen as an ASC/ASCS, Line CPO, Maint CPO 1987-90. Thanks..." [11DEC2001]

TURCHI, Francis L. Retired fltavcm9@bellsouth.net "...Served with VA-HM-13/VP-24 from January 1957 through June 1960 at Chincoteage and NAS Norfolk, Virginia. Flew crew on HA-6 and LR-8 at NAS JRB Willow Grove, Pennsylvania from December 1953 through December 1956, NAF China Lake, CA from July 1960 through November 1962, HU-2/HC-2 from August 1963 through March 1968, AMD Lakehurst from March 1968 through July 1971, VQ-2 from August 1971 through July 1975, NAAS Corry Field, Florida from September 1975 through March 1978, USS Saratoga CV-60 from April 1978 through September 1980, VA-72 NAS Cecil Field, Jacksonville, Florida from October 1980 through March 1982, AIMD Meridian, MS from April 1982 through June 1983, 4/82-6/83, VT-10 from July 1983 through June 1985, USS Nimitz CVN-68 from July 1985 through November 1987, and retired November 1, 1987. Went to work at NADEP Pensacola from January 1989 through April 1995. Been in contact with several VA-HM-13/VP-24/HC-2/VQ-2 personnel through the years. Call anytime..." [E-Mail Updated 25FEB2002 | E-Mail Updated 12MAY2001 | 28NOV99]

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VANCE, Duane dvance@snet.net "...I served with VAHM-13/VP-24 from 1957-1960. I had various jobs AL/AT type. I hope to attend the next Reunion. I served with VPB-101/VX-4 from 1945-1951 and am now maintaining the mailing list for our next Reunion which will be near NAS Patuxent River, Maryland in September 2000. For more information and to get on the mailing list, just send me your name and address..." [11APR2000]

VARILLA, Alex Alexnbabs@aol.com "...I served with the "Batmen" of VP-24 from 1977 - 1979, the "Pros Nest" of VP-30 from 1979 - 1981 and the "Mad Foxes" of VP-5 from 1981 - 1985. I miss those days when the Navy was fun, we had a mission and an adversary..." [02JUN98]

VASSILAKIS, CDR George J. http://www.cprw11.navy.mil/CSOtext.htm "...CDR George J. Vassilakis - United States Navy - Chief Staff Officer - Central Patrol and Reconaissance Wing Eleven. Commander Vassilakis was born in Morgantown, West Virginia. He attended the United States Naval Academy and was commissioned in 1988. Completing flight training in October 1989, he was designated a Naval Flight Officer. Upon completion of P-3 Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) training with VP-30, Commander Vassilakis joined VP-24 in March 1990. While assigned to the “Batmen”, he served as Personnel Officer, Readiness Officer and Tactics/CNO Special Projects Officer and completed deployments to NAS Keflavik, Iceland and NAS Sigonella, Sicily. Commander Vassilakis reported to Commander, Patrol Wings Atlantic (CPWL) in December 1992, where he served as Flag Lieutenant. Following the disestablishment of CPWL he reported to Commander, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Forces, U.S. Sixth Fleet and served as Flag Lieutenant from July 1993 to March 1995. In May 1995, Commander Vassilakis reported to USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) as Assistant Navigator, completing a Western Pacific/Arabian Gulf deployment. During this tour, he earned a Surface Warfare Officer designation. Following this tour, he was assigned in February 1997 to the Bureau of Naval Personnel in Washington, DC where he served as VP Aviation Assignments Officer for shore and sea detailing. He coordinated the homeport shift of the Aviation Assignments Branch to Millington, Tennessee in June 1998. Following P-3 refresher training, he reported to the “Mad Foxes” of VP-5 for department head duty in July 1999. During this tour he served as Command Services Officer, Administration Officer, Training Officer and Operations Officer deploying to NS Roosevelt Roads, PR and NAS Sigonella, Sicily. In November 2001, Commander Vassilakis reported to Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing ELEVEN at NAS Jacksonville, Florida as the Operations Officer. He currently serves as the Chief Staff Officer and has been selected for VP Operational Command. Commander Vassilakis’ personal awards include Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (4), Navy Achievement Medal (2) and other service awards..." [22MAR2005]

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WALLACE, Lou coalminer@tqci.net "...I served with VP-92, VP-83, VPB-107, VP-24. I flew in P2V7's and P-3's. I would like to hear from Shipmates in any of the squadrons I served with..." [28SEP99]

WALKER, AW1 (AW/NAC) Timothy M. Retired tmwalker@bellsouth.net "...I flew as a SS3 from 1975 until my retirement (against my will-damn high year tenure) in 1995. I started on A/B retrofits and ended with Charlie model Update llls. I flew as an instructor in VP-30 from 1975 to 1978, VP-24 from 1979 to 1985, VP-16 from 1989 to 1995 and FASO (EW Instructor) from 1985 to 1989. I retired with 9 deployments and 7000 hrs. I dont miss the BS but I do miss the flying and the friends. Any of y'all who want to, drop a line and we can re-live the old times, try and remember the stories, and end up telling a bunch of BIG lies..."

"...WALLACE, Lou...It is with great sadness to inform you that our friend Lou Wallace coalminer@tqci.net (served with VP-92, VP-83, VPB-107, and VP-24) died January 15, 2001 Monday morning at 9:12 AM. May he rest in peace..." Contributed by William R. (Bill) Love Jr. AXC(AC)USN/RET bilbiker@suscom-maine.net [15JAN2001]

WALTER, MSC(SW) DALE "...I AM A BATMAN (VP-24). SERVED FROM 1/86 TO 11/88. I WAS A MS3 AND ASSIGNED TO FIRST LT DIVISION. MADE DEPLOYMENTS TO NAS Sigonella, Sicily 86 AND NAS Bermuda 88. HAD A GREAT TOUR OF DUTY AND MISS THE VP FAMILY. WOULD LIKE INFO ABOUT UNIT AWARDS RECEIVED DURING THIS PERIOD. THANKS! MSC(SW) DALE WALTERS USN BLDG 298 BMC/CAAC MAYPORT MAYPORT, FL 32218 WK:904 270-5791 HM:904 573-0628..." [01DEC98]

WARMACK, PH1 JD Retired exnavyphoto@yahoo.com "...I retired out of VP-24 in September of 1985. Orginally assigned there in Febuary 1980. It was a great 5 years. Before that I was at NAS Key West, AIMD W/C 685 Camera Repair from March 1976 to Febuary 1980. VP-26 from January 1973 to March 1976. Prior to that I was an Air Force weenie--got smart got out and joined the Navy...Currently living in Alexandria, VA. Working at the Defense Information School (DINFOS), Ft. Meade, MD..." [E-Mail Updated 16OCT2005 | E-Mail Updated 12AUG2001 | BIO/E-Mail Updated 24JUN2000]

WEBBER, AXCS David D. Retired chiefwbr@webtv.net "...I am proud to say I spent the majority of my 20+ years in the VP NAVY. I had the good fortune to meet many memorable men during my various VP Squadron tours. I was also fortunate to be a Navy instructor with FAETUPAC NAS North Island, San Diego, California and later on NAMTD at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. It really touched me to remember my NAVY career thru the many pages of information contained in VPNAVY - I served with VP-40, VP-24, and VP-56. I want to thank you for providing me with the resources with which I was able to take this trip into the past and remember friends, places, and experiences..." [06FEB2002]

WEHAN, Al AEW322@AOL.COM "...Served with VP-24/VAHM13 from 1955/58 stationed at Chincoteague & Malta. Flew as crewman on #3. Fond memories have been back to Malta 3 times..." [01APR98]

WELDEN, CMDMC (NAC/AW) Lawrence Thomas https://www.cnet.navy.mil/vp30home/cmc_weldon_bio.htm "...Master Chief Welden joined the Navy in July 1977. After completing recruit training in Orlando, FL, he reported to AD-A school in Millington, TN. In November 1977 he received his first orders to NAS Cecil Field, Jacksonville, Florida, AIMD Power Plants. In September 1980, he received orders to VP-24 onboard NAS Jacksonville, Florida, assigned to Power Plants. While in VP-24 he became a P-3 Flight Engineer. He completed five deployments with VP-24 and was advanced to First Class Petty Officer. In November 1987, he reported to NATC NAS Patuxent River, Maryland where he was assigned to Force Warfare Aircraft Test Directorate, Power Plants Division. He was selected for Chief Petty Officer during this tour. In October 1991, he received orders to VP-6 NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. After reporting to VP-6, he was promoted to Senior Chief Petty Officer. Upon his return from deployment with VP-6, he was instrumental with the decommissioning of the squadron. In March 1993, he reported to Executive Transport Department, NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii in support of CINCPACFLT. He was assigned as the Leading Chief Petty Officer and completed a successful tour. In April 1995, he returned to NATC NAS Patuxent River, Maryland where he was assigned to Force Warfare Aircraft Test Directorate and served as the VS Division Officer in Charge. While serving this tour, he was advanced to Master Chief Petty Officer. In November 1997, he accepted orders as Command Master Chief to VS-30, NAS Jacksonville, Florida. He completed two successful cruises with the squadron. In September 1999 he attended the Senior Enlisted Academy in Rhode Island. He was awarded a citation from the Fleet Reserve Association for "Outstanding" Physical Readiness Training. In March 2001, he received orders to VP-30, NAS Jacksonville, Florida where he is currently the Command Master Chief. His military decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal with four gold stars, the Navy Achievement Medal, and various unit citations..." [15JUN2003]

WELLS, AMS1 Eddie Retired smart602@aol.com "...Found this great site and saw quite a few names I haven't heard in years. I retired in Mar 90 after tours in VA174/67-71, VP-49/71-75, NAS Key West AIMD/75-76, broken service until VP-24/79-83, VRF-31/83-86, and VS-22/86-90. Anyone from any of those outfits please contact me and we'll try to remember some of the old times. I move around the country all the time so let me know where you are and I may just give you a call sometime to meet for a cold one..." [02JUN98]

WERTH, BOBBY Rroadforeman@aol.com "...I WAS IN VP-24 1979 TO 1985, VP-30 1985 TO 1989, VP-45 1989 TO 1992, AND VP-30 1992 TO 1995. I HAVE ALOT OF PEOPLE THAT I HAVE BEEN STATIONED WITH OVER THE YEARS. IT'S TIME TO GET IN TOUCH AGAIN. IF ANY OF MY OLD Shipmates GET A CHANCE TO CONTACT ME PLEASE DO IT..." [E-Mail Updated 28MAY2001 | 13JUN98]

WESTON, AE3 Richard D rweston@deltaquick.com "...I served with VP-24 from 1962 to 1965. I was an AE3 on P2V-7 LR1 BUNO: 148362 which I believe was the last P2V built..." [E-Mail Updated 17MAY2004 | 13NOV2000]

WHISENHUNT, AW2 (Whiz) mwhisenhunt@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-24 from 1988 to 1992 on crews 11 and 3. I am now living in Austin, TX. Still looking for Dan Verwys. Has anyone seen this guy? If so, contact me at my email address, or John Leinhauser at Special Projects, NAS Jacksonville, Florida..." [BIO/E-Mail Updated 08JAN2003 | Updated 03MAR98]

WHITE, Harry hrwhite821@centurytel.net "...Served a short time in VP-24 while in NAS Norfolk, Virginia, 1961. Looking for a squadron patch from 1961. Anyone who could advise me where to look please reply. Thank you..." [09MAR2004]

WIECKING, Ken wiecking@oceanic.com "...Served in VP-47 (P5M Seaplanes) 1956-60 and in VP-24 (Neptunes-P-2V-7) 1965-67...Forgot to add in my first note to you that since retiring I have followed my Navy Subspecialty of communications off and on and am now a Project Manager for telecomms projects with Time Warner Tele Comms Inc in our Hawaii subsidiary called Oceanic Communications. Have traveled the career road through Systems Analysis (another Navy Sub spec I picked up); Engineer for MITRE Corp; Realtor, real estate appraiser and devotee of this great though expensive life in paradise (also called tax hell). "Navy prepares us for almost anything" seems like a worthy tribute to our great Navy. VP-47 and VP-24 jobs set the stage for a great future in or out of the Navy..." [Updated 26MAY98]

WILLIAMS, CMDCM (AW) Jerry http://www.nasjax.navy.mil/vp5/foxes.htm "...A native of Aiken, South Carolina and a graduate of Aiken High School, Master Chief Williams enlisted in the Navy on 4 November 1975. Upon graduation from Basic Training in Orlando, Florida, he transferred to Millington, Tennessee for Aviation Ordnanceman "A" School. In August 1976, he commenced his first sea assignment onboard VP-5. He completed deployments to NAS Sigonella, Sicily, and NAS Keflavik, Iceland. In December 1979, he reported for shore duty to the "Pro's Nest" of VP-30 as the Ordnance Night Check Supervisor. After completion of Aircrew Candidate School, Master Chief Williams earned his Naval Aircrew wings in November of 1982. He later transferred to the "Batmen" of VP-24 as an in-flight ordnanceman. While there he was selected as a Squadron Ordnance NATOPS Evaluator. Master Chief Williams’s next assignment was as a Recruit Company Commander at Great Lakes, Illinois, from July 1985 to January 1989. He successfully trained five Rifle Companies, four Ceremonial Units, and 15 Ceremonial Drill Team Units (three earning the coveted "Hall of Fame" Award). He was twice selected as the distinguished leader of the graduating companies, and subsequently selected as the Recruit Training Command and Naval Training Center 1987 Sailor of the Year. In January 1989, Master Chief Williams received orders to the "Pelicans" of VP-45 as the Ordnance Branch Chief Petty Officer. After a successful sea tour with the "Pelicans" he reported to CPW-11 as Assistant Weapons Officer and Training Department Leading Chief Petty Officer. Master Chief Williams received orders in May 1995 to the Pre-commissioning Unit for USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) serving as the Weapons Department Leading Chief Petty Officer. In November 1996, he assumed duties as Command Master Chief of the World Famous BULLS of VFA-37 and deployed to the Mediterranean aboard the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71). In November 1998, Master Chief Williams reported as the Command Master Chief of Commander Helicopter Anti-Submarine Light Wing, U. S. Atlantic Fleet. In July 2001, Master Chief Williams was selected as Command Master Chief for the "Mad Foxes" of VP-5. He has earned the Enlisted Aviation Warfare specialist, Naval Aircrew Wings, Master Training Specialist badge and is a Graduate of the Senior Enlisted Academy, class 87. Personal decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (Four Awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and various unit commendations and service medals..." [02JUN2003]

WILLIAMSON, Tony tony@hamptonroads-homefinder.com "...Reported to VP-24 directly from A School in Millington in 1967. After reporting in, I learned my services were required immediately in the 1st Lt. Division. Lt. Hudson did a great job in developing and then supervising my mop swinging abilities. Got a "promotion" to squadron duty driver. Mike Schultze where are you? On my first deployment to NAS Keflavik, Iceland, "Schultzie" and me worked 2 months of 12 hrs on; 12 hrs off under the ever watchful eyes of Chief Arrington (did he really shoot at Jap zeros at Pearl Harbor?) and AB1 Vince Miller. Finally got to P/P and became acquainted with Chief Harold Dotson and ADJ1 Charlie Mulligan. Lt. Frank Heckler was the OIC and a nice guy. Other AD's I remember: Walt McKeever, AJ Jaramallio, KW Davis, Bill Clode (deceased), Frank Carmen, "Goose" Halter, Dick Johnson, "Deputy Dawg", Scotty, Bryant Hicks, Paul Enhle, "HUB" Bradley and Randall Rampke. Rampke was the guy who turned his VW over in the barracks parking lot one night! Was very fortunate to fly on Cdr. Martini's crew as 2nd. F/E. 1st. F/E was AM1 Frank Moore and I remember him as a class act. Other crew members I recall: Don Holt, Jim Fleming and Lt. Ingram. Also remember AM2 Walt Lasher, AO2 Tony Eicher. Great guys! Was discharged in July, 70 as an ADJ2. Returned to college, graduated and have been living and working the Hampton Roads, VA area. Would appreciate hearing from anybody that remembers me..." [E-Mail Updated 08JAN2003 | 29AUG2000]

WILSON, LCDR Bill Retired bjwilson@fastransit.net "...Flew 1st Radioman on WV-2s in VW-11 as AT3/AT2, then as a radioman on DP2Vs (DP2e) in VU-8, then made NESEP at NC State U, graduated in 1967, to OCS, Newport, then NFO training at VT-10, went on to VP-24 as NAV/TACCO in P-3Bs on CDR Martini's crew with Al Buckowick in 1969, transitioned to P-3C's, first to qualify as TACCO in squadron. As BEARTRAP projrct officer flew with PPC Jerry Zelfer, Dave Stevens, Jim Rather, BK Webb, Bud Neubauer, deploying on both coasts on BEARTRAP flights. Also served as the AW Division officer and NATOPS evaluator. Selected for PG School Monterey in 1972, after graduation was lassoed by USNA and taught there for 4 years. Selected for the AEDO program and sent to VP-30 where I retired as LCDR in Training/Plans Officer Job in 1978. Taught at Univ of North Fla in Math/Computer Science for a while then went to work for BellSouth as Systems Analyst until retirement in 1996..." [E-Mail Updated 20FEB2003 | E-Mail Updated 25JUN2002 | BIO Updated 24SEP2000 | 22SEP2000]

WILSON, Colin xlont@yahoo.com "...I was in VP-24 from 1962 until 1965 when I was discharged. I was an AT and flew on crew 7 (LR-7) 143175, call sign shortage 7. I believe VP-24 was the last active duty squadron that flew the P2V-7's. We were based out of NAS Norfolk, Virginia. We made many deployments as all VPers did but most notable was the one to NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba during the Cuban Crisis. While President Kennedy was announcing the blockade on national television we were touching down at Gitmo. I've seen many TV shows about the Cuban Crisis and in one of the films you can see a P2V-7 with LR on the tail. If anyone can make out the number of that plane I would really like to know. We tracked the Russian ships for many days and photographed the missles being removed by them. I was 18 years old at the time and was convinced I personally saved the world. LOL For all of you that might have heard otherwise there were really Russian Subs there, big time. NS Rota, Spain was a great place to serve in the early 60's. When they moved the submarine base from Holyoke, Scotland to NS Rota, Spain the price of everything in town almost doubled. Those submarine sailors came to town with dollars hanging out of their pockets and beer went from 5 cents to a dime overnite. I won't mention the other important purchases there. I have only remained in contact with one fellow vper over the years. If anyone can provide any info on Joe Kiel, Tom Jones, Mike Rumsey, Buz Carrol, Bob Wenzel Ben Rickert, or Carl Kowalke please e-mail me..." [19JUN99]

WITHINGTON, Stephen withingtons@bellsouth.net "...I was in VXN-8 in 1967 to 1970 then went to VP-24 to 1972..." [27MAR2007]

WITMER, AD1(AC) Jon A. Retired jwitmer59@comcast.net "...I served aboard NAS Keflavik, Iceland (1967 to 1968) flying C-54's as a Plane Captain . Joined up with VP-24 in NAS Jacksonville, Florida on their moved from NAS Patuxent River, Maryland in 72. Was F/E on Crew 5 for 3 of the best years of my life. Left after the we got back from NAS Sigonella, Sicily in 75. Does any one know what happened to the P-3 that AT1 Jim Mason (rip) painted on the wall of our room on the trird floor of the VP barracks in NAS Keflavik, Iceland. Remember "Pappy" Nansteel!!...I was a ADR2 in VS-24 P/P & QA from January 1969 till the end of the cruise on Yorktown. Had some great times, Springboard 69 in NS Roosevelt Roads, PR & NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and what a cruise in Yorktown. Any old salts from the past E-mail and keep in touch..." [E-Mail Updated 10JAN2009 | E-Mail Updated 15APR2008 | E-Mail Updated 24AUG2001 | BIO/E-Mail Updated 16JUL2000 | 09APR99]

WOLFORD, Larry lwlasers@aol.com "...I was in VP-24 , NAS Chincoteague, Virginia. from Oct. 1955 thru Jan. 1959. During this time VP-24 was renamed VA(HM)-13, then subsequently reversed back to VP-24. I spent two tours of duty in Halfar Malta. in 1956 and 1958. Spent hundreds of hours off the coast of Florida looking for Russian submarines during the Cape Canaveral era. The squadron was made up of P2V-2's, P2V-6M's, then went to P2V-5F's. I was discharged in January of 1959 and shortly there after I was told that NAS Chincoteague was de-activated. I lost all contact with many squadron friends..." [11SEP2000]

WOOD, AE2 John woodymkiv@verizon.net "...I served with VP-24 from May of 1990 through June of 1993. I was an Aircraft Electricians Mate 2cd class assigned to the the AE shop and TAD to 62F inertial nav shop aT AIMD NAS Jacksonville, Florida, NAS Keflavik, Iceland and NAS Sigonella, Sicily. We deployed to NAS Keflavik, Iceland and NAS Sigonella, Sicily..." [07JAN2009]

WOODARD, Bill billwood@mail.utexas.edu "...Served with VPB-104/VP-104/VPB-24 Squadron..." [E-Mail Updated 31MAR2000 | 05AUG98]

WOODBURN, AW John jw@johnwoodburn.com "...I served with VP-24 from 75-78, as an AW3. I was Radar operator on Jay Beasleys last flight on a P3 before he retired and also attended his retirement party in Burbank CA shortly thereafter. I am interested in hearing from old Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 31JAN2005 | E-Mail Updated 02APR2001 | 11DEC97]

WOOLEY, Bryan W. bwwooley@usa.net"...I am a P-3 Flight Engineer and was a proud "Batman" of VP-24 from 87-91 and went to NATC Pax River (FWATD) from 91-94 and I am currently a "Fighting Marlin" in VP-40, Whidbey Island. Glad to see we can all keep in touch!! Feel free to contact me via e-mail..."

WYNN, AX2 Andrew awynn55@yahoo.com "...Joined VP-24 right after 1977 deployment to NAS Keflavik, Iceland. Went on two deployments to NAS Sigonella, Sicily. Have photographs of the "Over the Hump Party", 1979. Also have other incriminating photos from the same deployment, and stateside atrocities committed in partnership with fellow Batmen. Ready to spill the beans, so all my old pals had best cooperate. Ha!..." [25OCT2000]

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YAEGER, CAPTAIN John W. http://www.ndu.edu/icaf/facultystaff/yaeger.htm "...Captain John W. Yaeger was born and raised in Pueblo, Colorado and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1974. Following flight training he was assigned to VP-24 in NAS Jacksonville, Florida from October 1976 to March 1980. Captain Yaeger served as Ground Safety Officer, Line Division Officer and Pilot NATOPS Officer while qualifying as Patrol Plane Commander, Mission Commander, Maintenance Check Pilot and Instructor Pilot in the P-3C Orion Aircraft. The Squadron deployed to NAS Keflavik, Iceland and twice to NAS Sigonella, Sicily during Captain Yaeger's tour. Captain Yaeger received a Master of Science in Systems Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School in October of 1982. Subsequently he was assigned to USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) as Assistant Combat Direction Center (CDC) Officer. Captain Yaeger qualified as Combat Information Center Officer, Ships Weapon System Coordinator, Tactical Action Officer and Command Duty Officer. During his three years assigned to USS NIMITZ (CVN-68), he made two Mediterranean deployments and participated in numerous detachments along the United States East and Gulf Coast and throughout the Caribbean Sea. Following transfer from USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) in late 1985, Captain Yaeger was assigned to VP-5 in NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Captain Yaeger performed duties as Command Services, Administrative and Operations Officer while deploying to the Mid-Atlantic region. From October 1987 until January 1991, Captain Yaeger was assigned to the Pentagon on the Staff of the Chief of Naval Operations as Branch Head, Mobile Surveillance Systems (OP-244). Captain Yaeger reported to Training Air Wing FIVE, in Milton, Florida, for assignment as Executive Officer of VT-2 in May 1991 and assumed the duties as Commanding Officer in October 1991. VT-2 provides primary flight training in the T-34C to USN, USMC, USAF, USCG, officers as well as officers from several Allied Nations. Captain Yaeger was named instructor of the quarter three times and designated a Master Training Specialist. Following command, Captain Yaeger was assigned to the U.S. Naval Academy from July 1993 until July 1996 as the Commandant's Operations Officer. He instructed courses in leadership and character development. Captain Yaeger is the Class Vice President for the Naval Academy Class of 1974. He is also Vice Chair on the Board of Trustees at St. Mary’s Parish School in Annapolis, Maryland. St. Mary’s Parish School (K-12) provides a coeducational college preparatory curriculum. The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools accredits the school. Captain Yaeger is a doctoral candidate in Higher Education Academic Administration at The George Washington University. Captain Yaeger's current assignment is Dean of Faculty at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces (ICAF). Captain Yaeger graduated from ICAF in June of 1997 and received a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy..." [13JUN2003]

YOHO, John jyoho@preferred.com "...I served with VP-24 from December 1963 through September 1966 as a MAD operator on the P2V-5 and 7. I flew with crew 11 and crew 5. Had a great time..." [22MAY2002]

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"...ZABRISKIE, Donald...To all VP-24 Shipmates: I just received a letter from Jane Zabriski, the wife on Shipmate Donald Zabriskie. On February 4, 2001 Don answered the final muster. To those of you who knew Don, I think you will agree he was a good Shipmate. In his last years while suffering from terminal cancer, he was not to concearned with how much more time he had but rather how he would use the time granted him. I communicated with him frequently, he was always upbeat and never bitter. I hope you will all bid Don a good ferwell and hope we will all serve together again in the new life that never ends. God bless his wife and family..." Contributed by Herman Jacobs Wild1930@AOL.com [24FEB2001]

ZIMMERMAN, Zeke emrzim@aol.com "...Was in VP-4 79-81 as a flight engineer. Don't remember which crew but definately had a good time as a flight engineer. Still doing the same thing but with the U. S. Customs. Plan on retiring again in 2005. Hello and fair winds to all my old Shipmates. VP-45 71-74, VP-30 74-78, VP-24 78-79, VP-4 79-81, and VP-17 84-87. Hope to hear from you'all..." [05MAR98]

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