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Tuesday March 20, 2018 - 08:50 AM
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Name: JB Hager |
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Rank/Rate: SN |
Division/Squadron: 3rd,Fox |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1960-1962 |
Location: Astatula Florida USA |
Comments: Was on recommissioning crew, got out in Sep.62,reupped in 66 to the Seabees, retired pushing boots in Orlando in ‘82 |
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Tuesday March 13, 2018 - 05:43 PM
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Name: Israel Palacios |
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Rank/Rate: SN |
Division/Squadron: |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1968-1971 |
Location: San Antonio TX USA |
Comments: I am looking for anybody who may have served with my brother in law Israel Palacios, he did boxing on board and was awarded a pass to Da Nang by helicopter for a weekend. Please contact me if you remember him. |
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Monday March 12, 2018 - 06:59 AM
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Name: David Bolt |
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Rank/Rate: AO3 |
Division/Squadron: GM |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1966-67 |
Location: Geneva IL US |
Comments: M.C. Wood, Have you tried the Va, state Va or American Legion? Good Luck. |
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Sunday March 11, 2018 - 06:35 AM
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Name: Frank Neal Beard |
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Rank/Rate: EM2 |
Division/Squadron: E Div. |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961-1963 |
Location: Ormond Beach Fl. USA |
Comments: I made my first deployment to WesPac on the Coral Sea, one of several. Was an interesting adventure. :) |
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Saturday March 10, 2018 - 10:08 AM
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Name: Michael C. Wood |
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Rank/Rate: Cpl. E-4 |
Division/Squadron: MARDET |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1960-1961 |
Location: SAn Marcos, TX United States |
Comments: Are 61-62 ship's crew eligible for either Sea Service Ribbon, or Vietnam Service Medal? If not, why not? We deployed to the Gulf of Tonkin, Yankee Station during the '61 WesPAc as CarDiv 5. Been trying to get an answer to this question for fifty years. |
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Friday March 09, 2018 - 07:55 AM
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Name: Keith Davidson |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: RM2 |
Division/Squadron: CR |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1984-1988 |
Location: Scaggsville MD |
Comments: Sea bag carried aboard Sep83 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard as a designated seaman; two MED deployments. Departed Apr88 as RM2. I wasn't a job, it was an adventure. |
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Thursday March 08, 2018 - 03:10 PM
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Name: Reece Freeman, Jr. |
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Rank/Rate: PH2 |
Division/Squadron: Ships Company |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1972 - 1975 |
Location: Dunlap Tennessee United States |
Comments: Coral Maru my 2nd deep-water ship, HP Oak CA, 1st was USS Tallahatchie County,ABV2 HP Naples IT. The 3rd Was Gater Navy USS Guadalcanal,LPH-7-HP Norfolk VA. Time on-board CVA 43, Jan 01-1971/Oct 15-1975 [COMCARDIV 3, Yankee Station] 1971-72. Part of Operations Dept. worked in OP-2 Photo lab, Air Crew Ships Company, Flash Lab Processed Strike Film, Navy & US Air Force, Main Photo Lab, worked on two CVA-43 Cruise Books, 1971-72-Thomas Jefferson Award Publication, "Best Crews Book Ever". "Never piss-off da DIVOFF CWO4" sacked to X-DIV/Ships News Paper & TV, this action was the best move of my life, [Questioning Authority] 10 years on I found a JOB Career that gave me 30 years in Television, "Navy Photographic Center", Civil Service @ "Naval Hospital Bethesda" MD. Now twice Ret. living in Dunlap, Tenn. Life is good, health, I'm Vertical & knowing the Lord, five kids, two grand, one great-grand. Secret to long life is knowing & having GOOD DOCTORS, pay ur Tax's an Pack One. Our world is still very strange and Greedy, love your wife only! |
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Wednesday March 07, 2018 - 06:42 PM
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Name: Michael A. Weist |
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Rank/Rate: AMH3, AMH2 |
Division/Squadron: VA-94 line, HS-12 |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 76-78, 83-84 |
Location: Ridgecrest CA USA |
Comments: She was the finest ship I had the pleasure to serve aboard. |
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Monday March 05, 2018 - 10:50 AM
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Name: David Bolt |
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Rank/Rate: AO3 |
Division/Squadron: GM |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1966-67 |
Location: Geneva IL US |
Comments: Type in Blue water agent orange, it is not a site but it will take you to a bunch of info sites on the subject of the Blue Water Navy and Agent orange. Be on watch for any scammers on those sites. God luck and God bless. |
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Friday March 02, 2018 - 01:53 PM
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Name: Bruce Butler |
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Rank/Rate: DT2 |
Division/Squadron: D |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1958-1961 |
Location: Schaumburg, Il USA |
Comments: I just found out the ship was off Vietnam May 9 1961. Have any shipmates received benefits caused by agent orange? |
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Tuesday February 27, 2018 - 01:11 PM
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Name: David Bolt |
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Rank/Rate: AO3 |
Division/Squadron: GM |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1966-67 |
Location: Geneva IL USA |
Comments: I departed the Maru June 30 1967, during the following westpac there was a Zuni launch on the mess deck. When I was on board my GQ station was the Sidewinder ready mag on the mess deck, it was on the port side of the mess deck near the port main passage. I understand that the Zuni penetrated a bulkhead on the messdeck, would that have been near the sidewinder mag? If you know where this occurred and have details please advise. |
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Monday February 26, 2018 - 08:47 PM
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Name: Allen Whitt |
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Rank/Rate: LT |
Division/Squadron: S-7, Div. Off. |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1965-67 |
Location: Albuquerque New Mexico United States |
Comments: I was aboard during the Zuni incident. |
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Friday February 23, 2018 - 03:18 PM
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Name: Allen Whitt |
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Rank/Rate: LT |
Division/Squadron: S-7 Div. |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1965-1967 |
Location: Albuquerque New Mexico United States |
Comments: Hello Shipmates. Just want to let you know that I have published an award-winning novel based on my time aboard. It is available through the following link:"
https://www.amazon.com/Notes-Other-Side-Mountain-Confronts/dp/0692949038/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1506999625&sr=1-1&keywords=notes+from+the+other+side+of+the+mountain%3A+love |
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Sunday February 18, 2018 - 01:53 PM
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Name: catherine earl |
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Rank/Rate: E1 |
Division/Squadron: VF-21 |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1972-1973 |
Location: moriarty nm usa |
Comments: Did anyone serve with Jerry Earl in 72-73 ? I need to find any living shipmates who knew of his boots on the ground involvement. I am fighting the VA as surviving spouse. |
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Friday February 09, 2018 - 08:53 AM
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Name: John H Ranson |
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Rank/Rate: QM2 |
Division/Squadron: N Div. |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 7/67-4/69 |
Location: Ft. Thomas KY USA |
Comments: Attention shipmates: The 2018 Midwest Spring Fling will be in Dayton. OH. Please check out the March 2018 issue of "Sea Breeze" for the registration form or contact me for the form. Hope to see a big turnout at this event. Godspeed! |
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Tuesday February 06, 2018 - 02:10 PM
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Name: Richard Frasure |
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Rank/Rate: E3 |
Division/Squadron: |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1979 |
Location: Benton City Washington US |
Comments: Boiler Tech. 4B boiler |
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Monday February 05, 2018 - 02:28 PM
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Name: Charles Nagle |
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Rank/Rate: AD-1 |
Division/Squadron: HC-1 Det 3 |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 79-81 |
Location: Winter springs FL USA |
Comments: Does anyone know the dates for the spring fling in Venice FL?? |
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Friday February 02, 2018 - 04:29 PM
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Name: Carl Young (CV) |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: BT3 |
Division/Squadron: B DIV. |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1963-1967 |
Location: Aguilar Colorado USA |
Comments: Served 90% of my aboard time in 1Able fire room. |
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Friday February 02, 2018 - 04:29 PM
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Name: Carl Young (CV) |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: BT3 |
Division/Squadron: B DIV. |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1963-1967 |
Location: Aguilar Colorado USA |
Comments: Served 90% of my aboard time in 1Able fire room. |
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Saturday January 27, 2018 - 10:38 AM
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Name: Glendon S Anderson |
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Rank/Rate: Abh-3 |
Division/Squadron: v1 rep 8 |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 61-65 |
Location: longview Texas gregg |
Comments: it been a long time ago |
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Thursday January 25, 2018 - 10:29 PM
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Name: Camilla Idurre |
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Rank/Rate: |
Division/Squadron: |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): |
Location: Missouri USA |
Comments: 5 credit card rewards hacks to earn you more in 2018 More Info: http://www.singenblg.blogspot.com/2018/01/singen-blog-5-credit-card-rewards-hacks.html |
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Thursday January 25, 2018 - 05:26 PM
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Name: Tom |
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Rank/Rate: AO3 |
Division/Squadron: GM |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1966-1969 |
Location: El Cerrito California USA |
Comments: No comment |
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Wednesday January 17, 2018 - 02:44 PM
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Name: Michael Preston |
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Rank/Rate: E-3, DPSN |
Division/Squadron: S-7 |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1982-1985 |
Location: Port Orchard Washington USA |
Comments: Arrived when the Ship was coming to Alameda. Was there for Hurricane Iwa and the World Cruise. Remember being so close to Australia, that we could pick up radio station only to go to the Gulf. Ran laps on the Flight deck during the Suez Canal transit. One day in Spain and none in Honduras, sad. Got to Norfolk and then into NNSY. |
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Tuesday January 09, 2018 - 09:21 AM
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Name: Tony Spagnolo |
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Rank/Rate: ptr1c |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1947-48 |
Location: Harrisburg PA |
Comments: I was on the commissioning crew Oct 1947; does anyone know how many of the original crew of about 4000 are still with us? I just had my 90th birthday |
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Saturday January 06, 2018 - 07:18 PM
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Name: CARL BARBEE |
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Rank/Rate: YN3 |
Division/Squadron: Admin |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1983-1985 |
Location: Long Beach California United States |
Comments: Worked for the EMO, XO and Captain Ferguson. |
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Monday January 01, 2018 - 03:12 PM
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Name: Irvin Gates |
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Rank/Rate: FN |
Division/Squadron: E |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 61,62 |
Location: Marshall TX United States |
Comments: West Pac cruise in 62. |
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Sunday December 31, 2017 - 02:55 PM
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Name: David Bolt |
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Rank/Rate: AO3 |
Division/Squadron: GM |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1966-67 |
Location: Geneva Il USA |
Comments: 1963 I joined the Navy, thought I would be a 20 year sailor, wrong. When I counted on my fingers I realized I could retire in 1983, wow, was that a long way off. Now I only remember 83 because my first child was born that year. What happened? I wish to thank those who are standing watch today, those who stood watch the last couple of centuries and those who gave it all while on watch, Also to those who cared for us, friends and family. America is the best thing to happen to this planet, keep it that way, register to vote and vote. Don't give your vote or your money to the parties, give to individuals running for office and for issues. We need to put politicians on notice that they work for us and the need to respond to our needs and concerns. God bless all the military and America. |
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Friday December 29, 2017 - 05:50 AM
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Name: David Lyng |
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Rank/Rate: ETR 3 |
Division/Squadron: OE |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1971-74 |
Location: Brandon South Dakota USA |
Comments: Happy New Year to all who served past and present! |
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Sunday December 24, 2017 - 07:12 AM
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Name: Charles Nagle |
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Rank/Rate: AD-1 |
Division/Squadron: HC-1 Det 3 |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 79-81 |
Location: |
Comments: Merry Christmas to all who served aboard. and to all who serve today all ovethe world. fair winds and calm seas this Christmas. |
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Saturday December 23, 2017 - 03:49 PM
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Name: Ken hagle |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: Amh2 |
Division/Squadron: Vf151 |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1967-1970 |
Location: Marquette Mi |
Comments: Merry Christmas to all my old shipmates and God bless all those that have served and to those that are serving. We were not home for Christmas 3 years in a row so I'm sorry for the boys that are not home now. |
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Friday December 22, 2017 - 10:40 AM
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Name: David Bolt |
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Rank/Rate: AO3 |
Division/Squadron: GM |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1966-67 |
Location: Geneva Il USA |
Comments: We spent Christmas in Hong Kong in 66, But home with my wife and kids is so much better. God bless America, Equality and our future. |
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Tuesday December 19, 2017 - 05:47 AM
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Name: George Irvin |
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Rank/Rate: MM3 |
Division/Squadron: M Division |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1959 -1962 |
Location: Danbury TX United States |
Comments: Tagging onto RM2 Thornburgh's memory below, I just happened to step up on the hangar deck from below that day from a hatch on the port side directly across from the #3 elevator.. I felt the ship list hard, and then noticed the elevator rise, maybe 2 feet above the hangar deck, then abruptly drop. Then a little wave of water (maybe and inch or two) came across the hangar deck in that area. A chief who was up there kinda climbed up on a plane tie down chain, to keep his feet dry I suppose. Several men ran over to the edge of the deck looking down. When I got there, all I saw was dangling cable. Looking over the deck edge, the elevator was gone. It took a little while to realize it was really gone. And yes, It was unusual for an engine room snipe to be up on the hangar deck while underway. |
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Monday December 18, 2017 - 08:49 PM
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Name: Charles Thornburgh |
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Rank/Rate: RM2 |
Division/Squadron: OR |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1959-1962 |
Location: Maple Valley Washington USA |
Comments: Just before I was transferred to NAS North Island, SanDiego we lost the deck edge elevator located behind the Island structure. |
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Friday December 15, 2017 - 11:24 AM
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Name: Jim Keller |
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Rank/Rate: ETN3 |
Division/Squadron: OE |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1967-1969 |
Location: Keizer Oregon USA |
Comments: Hope I can find some old shipmates from 67-69 in OE Div |
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Friday December 08, 2017 - 10:44 AM
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Name: David Bolt |
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Rank/Rate: AO3 |
Division/Squadron: GM |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1966-67 |
Location: Geneva Il USA |
Comments: Met a retired Navy pilot 12/07/17. He was aboard the maru 66-67 flying A4s. He told me he destroyed a SAM site with a Shrike and blew up a junk with a Bullpup. Go Navy,go aviation go GM Div. |
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Tuesday December 05, 2017 - 05:29 PM
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Name: matthew harkness |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: EM 3rd class |
Division/Squadron: |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1984-1987 |
Location: |
Comments: Hi everyone |
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Friday November 24, 2017 - 03:14 PM
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Name: Robert Wayland |
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Rank/Rate: AO2 |
Division/Squadron: GM/G |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 74-79 |
Location: Annapolis Maryland USA |
Comments: The best of times and the worst of times. |
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Thursday November 23, 2017 - 07:21 AM
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Name: John H Ranson |
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Rank/Rate: QM2 |
Division/Squadron: N Div. |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 7/67-4/69 |
Location: Ft. Thomas KY. USA |
Comments: To all Shipmates: Happy Thanksgiving!! |
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Wednesday November 22, 2017 - 07:33 AM
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Name: kele man |
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Location: lome lome togo |
Comments: nice site |
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Wednesday November 22, 2017 - 06:15 AM
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Name: David Lyng |
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Rank/Rate: ETR 3 |
Division/Squadron: OE |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1970-1974 |
Location: Brandon South Dakota USA |
Comments: Happy Thanksgiving to all of my shipmates! |
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Saturday November 18, 2017 - 07:01 PM
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Name: Jack J.Lombardo |
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Rank/Rate: SEAMAN |
Division/Squadron: SECOND DIVISION |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): SEPT.1959 TO SEPT. 196161 |
Location: OVERLAND PARK KANSAS 66215-2221 USA |
Comments: Hello, During the recommissioning of the USS Coral Sea I was in Bremerton Washington to held make the ship anti magnetic. several lines were wrapped around the outside of the ship. Then a electrical charged went to the lines. I would like to know if we have any ship mates that recalls this event?
In addition I thought we were to receive a recommissioning certificate. I did not receive a certificate. Would any shipmate have any additional info on these certificate? |
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Friday November 17, 2017 - 03:40 PM
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Name: Paradis W Brian |
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Rank/Rate: ABE-3 |
Division/Squadron: V-2 |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1969-1973 |
Location: Bristol CT 06016 |
Comments: Attended a wonderful reunion in October truly enjoyed my visit with many shipmates. The planning was done with great consideration for all us old sailors. We had guys from the 1960s and 70s all sharing our sea stories. The V 2 Division has a great organizer who worked for months contacting as many division guys he had contact information for. We had a very large group of men and ladies join us at the reunion. Thanks Tom Pulkiski for your work with getting so many of us to attend. Your ability to be able to talk with anyone about any thing and using that talent to work your magic. I am truly glad you have continued to bring us together ( You are the man ) Thank you SKI |
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Saturday November 11, 2017 - 06:18 PM
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Name: Fred bashans |
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Division/Squadron: M div |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1975 -1976 |
Location: Port Orchard WA |
Comments: Looking for some of the friends I had aboard. Glen, Willy, Woody Woodruff, to name a few. |
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Friday November 03, 2017 - 11:51 PM
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Name: James Pawelko |
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Rank/Rate: YN2 |
Division/Squadron: R Division |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1971-1973 |
Location: Palatine IL USA |
Comments: Just looking for anyone still around from the past 2 WESTPAC cruises that I worked with. |
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Thursday November 02, 2017 - 12:12 PM
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Name: John L. Willis |
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Rank/Rate: AO2 |
Division/Squadron: G / XMAA |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1964 - 1967 |
Location: Oak Grove Alabama USA |
Comments: I'd like to locate or hear from Steve Wilcoxson, AO2, G Division, 1964 - 1967 era. Anyone out there got any info on Steve? ? ? Would enjoy hearing/reading posts by anyone from G Div or XMAA Div. |
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Wednesday November 01, 2017 - 10:53 PM
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Name: Daniel Kaffee |
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Rank/Rate: 10 |
Division/Squadron: USN |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1999 |
Location: Guantanamo bay Cuba Cuba |
Comments: looking for Lt. Kaffee |
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Wednesday November 01, 2017 - 03:36 PM
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Name: Donald W. Charlton |
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Rank/Rate: DC 2 (e-5) |
Division/Squadron: R division Ships Company |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1954 - 1955 |
Location: New Castle Virginia United States |
Comments: This Midway class carrier was the last with such pretty lines. No canted deck. Really a quality crew and a bunch of guys doing a good job in the early 50's. |
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Tuesday October 31, 2017 - 09:07 AM
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Name: John H. Bruffett |
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Rank/Rate: E4 |
Division/Squadron: Ordinance/Squadron VF 21 |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 66-67 |
Location: Salmon Idaho United States |
Comments: I was on board 66-67, with VF21, attached to the Air Wing. Trying to find any of the guys I served on board with. Moses E. Houston, Danny Kellogg. |
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Wednesday October 25, 2017 - 08:53 PM
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Name: Gary Duncan |
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Rank/Rate: E-3 L/CPL |
Division/Squadron: VMFA-314 USMC |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1985-1986 |
Location: High Point NC. USA |
Comments: I served on the Coral Sea with pride during the Kadafy days when we bombed the air fields at Bengazi and Tripoli. The Benia air fields in particular. |
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Sunday October 22, 2017 - 09:17 PM
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Name: Camilla Idurre |
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Rank/Rate: |
Division/Squadron: |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): |
Location: Missouri USA |
Comments: 2019 Online Visa and Mastercard More Info: http://www.tinyurl.com/camilliaMV |
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Sunday October 22, 2017 - 05:26 AM
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Name: Ron Roberts |
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Rank/Rate: PN3 |
Division/Squadron: X |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1962-1964 |
Location: BALDWIN MD United States |
Comments: I see a guestbook entry from Larry Brandt. I served with him and remember that he used to talk about running for mayor of his hometown after he got out. Nice guy, good shipmate. Some of the guys called him "Governor". |
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Monday October 16, 2017 - 09:39 PM
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Name: Ron Schmitt |
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Rank/Rate: 3rd class / EM |
Division/Squadron: A&O Shop |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1970 - 1972 |
Location: Evansville In. USA |
Comments: I have been to two association reunions in the past. Duty on that ship was good duty. Very exciting and loved it. I work on the fight deck and tried to keep the elevators going. Loved it and I am proud to have served on her.
Thanks.
Ron Schmitt EM 3 |
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Saturday October 14, 2017 - 11:26 AM
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Name: Ira Ford |
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Rank/Rate: BT3 |
Division/Squadron: B/oil shack |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1970-1974 |
Location: Orange CA |
Comments: Worked in 3C for about 3weeks then got trans. to the oil shah. |
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Monday October 09, 2017 - 06:34 PM
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Name: Douglas Thoman |
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Rank/Rate: YN3 |
Division/Squadron: Engineering Logroom |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1985-1988 |
Location: Jenison Michigan USA |
Comments: Served in the Engineering Logroom for Captain Pratt. 1985-1988. |
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Sunday October 08, 2017 - 03:59 AM
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Name: Barry B Cross |
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Rank/Rate: DS2 |
Division/Squadron: OE |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1981-1983 |
Location: Philaselphia PA United States |
Comments: I came on-board during a Pineapple Cruise in Pearl Harbor 1981. Did the Wespac visiting Pearl Harbor, Olongapo City Subic Bay, Singapore, Pattaya Beach Thailand, Hong Kong and Sasebo. I was on the Masters of Arms during the Cruise.
Started the World Cruise and left the USS Coral Sea, CV-43 in Pusan Korea in April 1983 to head back to Submarine Force, USS Norfolk SSN-714 |
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Saturday October 07, 2017 - 10:12 AM
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Name: Bill Hudson, (John W.) |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: ABE 2 |
Division/Squadron: V 2 |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1976 - 1980 |
Location: |
Comments: Good times with alot of good people |
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Saturday September 30, 2017 - 05:04 PM
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Name: Larry Brandt |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: PNSN |
Division/Squadron: X |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1963-64 |
Location: Atlanta IL USA |
Comments: was only aboard 1 yr. great guys, great friends in the admin div. knew a few men from other divs. all in all a very good tour. caught her in Japan long after she was in port at Sydney. whole crew was still in love with Sydney, I heard countless great stories. |
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Thursday September 28, 2017 - 01:47 PM
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Name: Walter Elgert |
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Rank/Rate: MMFN |
Division/Squadron: M |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1968/1972 |
Location: Lincoln Park Michigan USA |
Comments: To all my shipmates attending the reunion in Corpus Christi , I hope you have a great and wonderful time, I wish I could attend but for reasons beyond my control I can not. |
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Tuesday September 19, 2017 - 10:53 AM
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Name: Robin Pierce |
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Rank/Rate: ABEC |
Division/Squadron: V-2 |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 59/63 73/76 79/80 |
Location: Fernley Nv |
Comments: Hi to all my old shipmates |
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Monday September 18, 2017 - 11:30 AM
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Name: Leggett, James H |
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Rank/Rate: HM3 |
Division/Squadron: H Div, |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1964-1965 |
Location: Fairborn Ohio USA |
Comments: I was ward and flight deck corpsman ... |
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Friday September 15, 2017 - 08:22 AM
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Name: Paradis W Brian |
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Rank/Rate: ABE-3 |
Division/Squadron: V-2 |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1969-1973 |
Location: Bristol CT 06016 |
Comments: Looking forward to the ships reunion happening in Corpus Christi TX in 3 weeks. I spoke to the hotel yesterday everything is in great shape. I hope we have a great turn out. See you there. |
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Monday September 11, 2017 - 01:58 PM
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Name: William Lofthouse |
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Rank/Rate: PH3/E4 |
Division/Squadron: Ships Company OP Division |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1977-1980 |
Location: Alameda CA |
Comments: I haven't seen this site in years. Great improvements. Too bad I can't afford the $20.00 it takes to join. I'll just watch the log book. I'm looking for a shipmate by the name of Jeff Peters. We served together while in IO on the 79-80 WesPac. We were very good friends. Our wives at the time lived together while were gone. Saw him again in 1982 at NAS Key West. Last I heard he got out and lived in San Antonio, TX. It's been 35 years too long. If anyone has any knowledge of him, please let me know and I'll send my phone number. Thanks. |
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Wednesday September 06, 2017 - 06:26 AM
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Name: David Gray |
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Rank/Rate: BM3 E-4 |
Division/Squadron: 1st Division |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1982-1984 |
Location: Vacaville CA UnitedStates |
Comments: Just checking in to see if there are any BM's that remember steering the ship during Hurricane IWA that hit Honolulu. No GPS and weather satallites back then so we had to exit Pearl really fast! I remember coming back to port and seeing Wakaki with all the palms down and water in the underground parking lots. Anyway fair winds and following sea's to my brethren. |
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Tuesday September 05, 2017 - 07:12 PM
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Name: Daniel Graves |
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Location: Murfreesboro Tennessee United States |
Comments: I'm a VA accredited attorney (and a veteran myself) trying to get VA benefits for my client who was aboard the USS Coral Sea from January 1960 to July 1962, encompassing the period of deployment in Vietnam. VA has turned us down again and I just don't want to give up. I found a Navy statement that the USS Coral Sea (CV-43) shows service in “West Pac-Vietnam” for dates between December 1960 and June 1961. Am I wrong? Will he not qualify? Any shipmates aboard during that time? I'm reaching out for some help, this gentleman could really use the benefits. |
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Wednesday August 30, 2017 - 01:05 PM
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Name: Felipe caoili jr |
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Rank/Rate: Bt1 |
Division/Squadron: B division |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1971-76 |
Location: Santa clara CA USA |
Comments: Looking for shipmate Daniel brown was married to Veronica Brown. |
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Wednesday August 23, 2017 - 12:35 PM
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Name: Bruce Butler |
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Rank/Rate: DT2 |
Division/Squadron: D |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1958-1961 |
Location: |
Comments: I just found out today agent orange was first used 1961 in Vietnam. When we were on Oakinawa on our way to WestPack 1960 the ship left Jan 1st 1961 and left a number of crew members on Oakinawa, latter to be sent to the ship. Was the ship going to Vietnam with agent orange? |
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Thursday August 17, 2017 - 12:15 PM
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Name: John C. Holder |
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Rank/Rate: MM3 |
Division/Squadron: M |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 67-69 |
Location: Mesa AZ USA |
Comments: I would like to hear from anyone that knew Barry Vermillion, a very good friend of mine, he passed away in Feb. of this year after a short battle with cancer. He served aboard from 1967to 1970, M div. #3 engine room. A fallen Hero! |
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Sunday August 06, 2017 - 10:49 AM
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Name: Paradis W Brian |
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Rank/Rate: ABE-3 |
Division/Squadron: V-2 |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1969-1973 |
Location: Bristol CT 06016 |
Comments: Looking forward to reconnecting with shipmates at the reunion in Corpus Christy Texas October 4-8 2017. |
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Monday July 31, 2017 - 02:30 PM
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Name: Stephen Ohlund |
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Rank/Rate: E-4 ABF3 |
Division/Squadron: V-4 |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1981 1984 |
Location: Kentland Indiana USA |
Comments: we had some good times |
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Wednesday July 26, 2017 - 07:37 PM
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Name: Kevin Pernot |
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Rank/Rate: PHAN |
Division/Squadron: X & OP |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1972-1976 |
Location: michigan |
Comments: Many great memories from Special Services and the Photo Lab. Like to hear from ship mates. |
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Sunday July 23, 2017 - 05:28 PM
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Name: Norman Buckley |
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Rank/Rate: RM2 |
Division/Squadron: OC |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1971-1975 |
Location: Bothell Washington Snohomish |
Comments: Just visiting...I'm very much alive at 76...in case anyone is checking! |
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Sunday July 23, 2017 - 12:41 PM
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Name: Natalie Baker |
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Rank/Rate: |
Division/Squadron: |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): |
Location: NY NY USA |
Comments: My late dad served and i was just looking at the association. Thank you. |
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Friday July 21, 2017 - 01:30 PM
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Name: Daniel J. Bellay |
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Rank/Rate: LCDR |
Division/Squadron: Ops-Aero |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1968-1970 |
Location: Mclean Virginia USA |
Comments: 1. I was the Meteorologist for 2 years on Yankee Station in 1968-1970. 2. Our Motto for the ship was 'fighter, feeder, task force leader' 3. Ship was San Francisco's Own as we were based out of Alameda, CA 4. I flew the COD from Coral Sea to Da Nang and Saigon, Viet Nam and was the task force training officer. |
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Wednesday July 19, 2017 - 12:20 PM
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Name: David Lee Gamber |
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Rank/Rate: AMS3 |
Division/Squadron: Squadron Attached to VF151 |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1965 |
Location: East Peoria IL USA |
Comments: Looking for ship mates |
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Sunday July 02, 2017 - 08:31 AM
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Name: Tony Lopez |
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Rank/Rate: ABE2 |
Division/Squadron: V2-Division |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1980-1984 |
Location: Rialto California USA |
Comments: From boot camp in San Diego to A school in Lakehurst, New Jersey. Sent to the 7th fleet onboard the Coral Sea in Alameda, California. Spent 3 yrs & 6 months working on catapult #3. Deployed on a wespac cruise from 1981- 1982. Deployed on a world cruise in 1983. Ending up on the east coast, we went into the dry dock at Portsmouth, Virginia. |
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Sunday June 25, 2017 - 04:14 PM
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Name: Big Ben |
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Rank/Rate: AO3 |
Division/Squadron: GM |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1966-1967 |
Location: Geneva Illinois USA |
Comments: I want to testify about my Navy Recruiter. He was tall and handsome and very smart. Then I was introduce to my company commander, company 496 1963. He called me names and said terrible things about my mother. I tried to get back to my recruiter but it was to late, he found another recruit and broke my heart. I went to the V.A. and they put me on a list. Finally I was introduced to old age, now I don't remember what I am writing about. |
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Friday June 16, 2017 - 09:38 PM
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Name: Steven Brown |
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Rank/Rate: ABE2/WT2 |
Division/Squadron: V-2/W |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 81-84 & 87-89 |
Location: Norfolk Va USA |
Comments: Started working on Cat1 got out went back in in 85 as a GMT/WT. |
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Friday June 09, 2017 - 05:32 PM
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Name: RONALD RAGAN |
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Rank/Rate: MM3 |
Division/Squadron: M |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1953-1956 |
Location: WILMINGTON NC NEW HANOVER |
Comments: I AM A MEMBER BUT CAN NOT GET ALIST OF MEMBERSHIP |
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Saturday June 03, 2017 - 07:30 PM
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Name: Kevin Johnson (for my dad, Vincent C.) |
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Rank/Rate: electronics engineer |
Division/Squadron: |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1950- 1954 |
Location: Stone Mountain Georgia United States |
Comments: Greetings honorable sailors.
It is with regret that I forward that my father (Vincent C. Johnson) has passed away yesterday after a short illness. He was 87 years old. His naval career found him on 4 carriers to include the Coral Sea, the Oriskany, Midway and Roosevelt.
He spent four years in the Navy but always acted like he spent 50. He loves this country, his family and his sailors. He has supported me in my 35 years as a paramedic / firefighter and I want you to know that he admires his ships and those that served on it.
He was an honorable man, a gift to his country and a friend to all. May those of you that served with him, knew of him or simply believe that what you have done in your past reflects the honor of the future, be blessed in heaven.
May his soul rest in peace, but know that you are all legends among men, hero's among the stars and forever will be in my heart.
Kevin Johnson Fire Rescue 5908 Ohara Drive Stone Mountain, Ga 30087
Amen |
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Friday June 02, 2017 - 12:25 PM
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Name: Cynthia Malloy |
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Division/Squadron: |
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Location: Orlando Florida |
Comments: Hi. My father in law was a member of the crew and I was just visiting the Association website. |
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Monday May 29, 2017 - 11:31 AM
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Name: Frank L. McKenzie |
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Rank/Rate: SN |
Division/Squadron: |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1980-1983 |
Location: Springtown Tx USA |
Comments: I Served as a PN on her. Also as a cook. Good times! |
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Wednesday May 24, 2017 - 12:00 PM
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Name: Robert A. Zeller |
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Rank/Rate: E-3 |
Division/Squadron: Mardet |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1976-1977 |
Location: Haughton La. Bossier |
Comments: Served in Marine detachment 76-77 was hot caseman on gunmount. |
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Friday May 19, 2017 - 02:39 PM
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Name: Roger Ross |
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Rank/Rate: MM3 |
Division/Squadron: A-1 |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1967 to 1971 |
Location: Bowling Green KY. USA |
Comments: I have the last set of colors flown on the USS CORAL SEA, I was wondering if there is any room next to the plaque to display this "FLAG"? If interested, please contact me. ROGER |
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Saturday May 06, 2017 - 02:31 PM
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Name: John Baxter |
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Rank/Rate: airman |
Division/Squadron: V-4 V-2 |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 69-72 |
Location: Marion IL |
Comments: The next ships reunion V-2 yr 69-72 is haveing a large number of guys coming together , wish you all can plan ahead and attend last one was a huge success around 40 or so so put it on your calender! |
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Friday May 05, 2017 - 12:00 PM
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Name: John H. Ranson |
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Rank/Rate: QM2 |
Division/Squadron: N Div. |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): |
Location: Ft. Thomas KY USA |
Comments: Attention all Shipmates planning to attend the 2017 CVA-43 Assoc. reunion in Corpus Christi, TX.: the correct phone number to make hotel reservations is 1-361-883-5731. The quoted room rate as shown on the registration form is good starting on Tuesday, Oct.3, 2017 thru Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. See you all there! |
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Tuesday May 02, 2017 - 11:47 AM
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Name: Chuck Bell |
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Rank/Rate: PN2 |
Division/Squadron: X Div Personnel Office |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1962, 1963 |
Location: Clinton Wi USA |
Comments: Wow May 2, 1963 Sydney, Australia.....54 years ago. Seems like just the other day..exchange money, cab ride, pub after pub, and then finding the lounge's..all in the first couple hours ashore..memories are forever.... |
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Tuesday April 25, 2017 - 07:08 AM
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Name: robert D. Gill jr. |
No Email Address
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Location: |
Comments: Can anybody tell me what medals, (Commendations, etc)were awarded to CVA-43 for the Nov.1971 to July 1972 westpac tour? Thank you ! |
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Saturday April 22, 2017 - 08:25 PM
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Name: WARREN LUCK |
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Rank/Rate: AO2 |
Division/Squadron: VAH-2 |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961-64 |
Location: Brisbane Qld. Australia |
Comments: April 22, 1963 0--180 East. I was there. In 2005 I married the girl (17) I (19) met in Sydney way back then. Thank you Coral Sea for the ride "Down Under." |
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Saturday April 22, 2017 - 08:08 PM
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Name: James Jorgensen |
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Rank/Rate: PFC |
Division/Squadron: Marine Detachment |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1960-1961 |
Location: El Dorado Hills Ca USA |
Comments: I served as part of the decommission crew in January of 1960 |
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Wednesday April 19, 2017 - 09:06 AM
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Name: Jerry Clay |
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Rank/Rate: |
Division/Squadron: Navy |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): Korean war |
Location: Meridian Miss Lauderdale |
Comments: I think my dad was on this ship in the Korean War Bernard M Clay. Was a deep sea diver |
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Tuesday April 18, 2017 - 02:18 PM
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Name: Bill Hampton |
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Rank/Rate: YN3 |
Division/Squadron: Weapons |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1964-66 |
Location: |
Comments: I was aboard for the longest cruise since WWII -- a year sailing up and down Nam. I was the yeoman for Weapons Division. Anyone I know out there? |
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Tuesday April 18, 2017 - 09:22 AM
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Name: John Albert Handford |
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Rank/Rate: IC2 |
Division/Squadron: E Div |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1971-1972 |
Location: Center Sandwich NH USA |
Comments: Was on board at the end of my enlistment when the Ship was in Vietnam. |
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Thursday April 13, 2017 - 01:25 PM
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Name: Michael T. Fetter |
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Rank/Rate: E-4 |
Division/Squadron: V-1 |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1974-1976 |
Location: Lockland Ohio USA |
Comments: I was an ABH in V-1 I was Director #5 I also did the rehab for the ship |
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Thursday April 13, 2017 - 03:03 AM
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Name: DEBRA MAY MADISON - HOWARD KAY MADISON |
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Division/Squadron: |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): |
Location: Salem Ohio USA |
Comments: My dad was on the initial deployment - he just passed in October 2016. He was a Machinist. And darn good at it! And he met my Mom in Boston. |
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Wednesday April 12, 2017 - 09:35 AM
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Name: JEFF MILLION |
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Rank/Rate: BM3 |
Division/Squadron: 2ND DIVISION |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1974-1978 |
Location: DREXEL HILL PA USA |
Comments: Just checking in...it's been awhile. It's great to read the stories of all who served on her, from commissioning to decommissioning. What a long span of time that meant so much to those who sailed her, to the mark she made on our lives. We were thee best of the US Navy! |
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Sunday April 09, 2017 - 10:39 PM
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Name: Harry Morrison |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: As3 |
Division/Squadron: Aims im-4 |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1989-1990 |
Location: Denver Colorado Usa |
Comments: Made the old girls last med cruise. Lots of good and bad memories. Most of All she was a good old and proud ship. |
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Monday April 03, 2017 - 07:53 AM
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Name: glemnon (andy) anderson |
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Rank/Rate: abh-3 |
Division/Squadron: rep-8 v-1 |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1951-1965 |
Location: longview texas greg |
Comments: on this day 54 years ago we set sail for a 9 month cruse we was the show boat of the western pacific we was only at sea notmore than 2 weeks at a time. just wondering how many of the men on her renbers this day i rember her very well i rember a simpsion cahill osburn griffih littlejohn sneed hendiness i just wonder how many are here with us 2 day any way i would like 2 hear fom any 1 that service on her i will never for get my time i servied oh the greatest ship in the word that my opion |
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Wednesday March 29, 2017 - 09:02 AM
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Name: William s Burton |
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Rank/Rate: ABF 3 |
Division/Squadron: V-4 |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1986-1990 |
Location: Bowling Green Kentucky |
Comments: Unforgettable time in my life . Couldn't wait to get out , now I wish I was still there |
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Wednesday March 29, 2017 - 08:46 AM
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Name: Joseph Toms |
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Rank/Rate: DC3 |
Division/Squadron: Damage Control Division |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1966 to 1970 |
Location: Cincinnati Ohio Hamilton |
Comments: I enjoy reading the Coral Sea Breeze .Hope to be at the fling in Erlanger Ky.See you there! |
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Wednesday March 22, 2017 - 07:40 PM
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Name: Kelley PJ |
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Rank/Rate: BM3 |
Division/Squadron: 1ST |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1960 1964 |
Location: Sacramento Ca 95816 USA |
Comments: Part of the commission crew straight from boot to alameda, to Bremington Washington discharge in alameda ca |
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Monday March 20, 2017 - 04:05 PM
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Name: Sean Sipos |
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Rank/Rate: E-4 |
Division/Squadron: Navigation |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1981-1984 |
Location: Rolling Hills California USA |
Comments: Just making sure al my shipmates are happy and well! |
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Monday March 20, 2017 - 01:54 PM
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Name: Jim Bradley |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: ASE-3 |
Division/Squadron: AIMD |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 72-74 |
Location: Fort Worth TX |
Comments: ASC Robert Knox... Any chance you can attend the reunion in Corpus Christie in October? A bunch of the AS guys who worked with you are hoping to attend and having you there would be the icing on the cake. Hope to see you in Corpus... |
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Sunday March 19, 2017 - 01:34 PM
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Name: Duane Harvey |
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Rank/Rate: AK2 |
Division/Squadron: S-6 |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1964-1966 |
Location: Leander Texas United States |
Comments: USS Coral Sea CVA-43 Aviation Supply S-6 Division 1964 - 1966
I am worried that our government will not recognize other countries Agent Orange diseases list which is much larger than ours for Blue Water Navy and Boots on land in the Vietnam War for our Veterans and families.
Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Australia, Canada, France, England, New Zealand, Thailand and etc., their Military and government, recognizes many more diseases due to Agent Orange, then the USA, even for their Blue Water Navy for serving in Vietnam war.
See my website for Agent Orange:
http://www.unknown-pearls.com/dua_blue_water_navy_01.html
duahar@swbell.net
Blue Water Navy - The Forgotten - No Compensation for Us |
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Sunday March 19, 2017 - 12:35 AM
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Name: Edwin Mitchell |
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Rank/Rate: Rd 4 |
Division/Squadron: OI |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1965-1967 |
Location: Covina California usa |
Comments: Great ship |
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Friday March 17, 2017 - 12:54 PM
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Name: Tony Spagnolo |
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Rank/Rate: Printer 1/c |
Division/Squadron: |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1947-48 |
Location: Hbg Pa. |
Comments: Would anyone know how many men served aboard the Coral Sea while active? |
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Friday March 17, 2017 - 12:54 PM
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Name: Tony Spagnolo |
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Rank/Rate: Printer 1/c |
Division/Squadron: |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1947-48 |
Location: Hbg Pa. |
Comments: Would anyone know how many men served aboard the Coral Sea while active? |
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Thursday March 16, 2017 - 04:36 PM
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Name: PALMER, Richard L. |
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Rank/Rate: AOC |
Division/Squadron: "G" Division |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1972-1973, 1983 CVW-14 |
Location: Phoenix Arizona USA |
Comments: By far my favorite ship and my favorite time. |
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Thursday March 16, 2017 - 02:07 PM
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Name: Mike Obritz |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: AMH-3 |
Division/Squadron: AIMD/AIR |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 77\80 |
Location: |
Comments: I havn't been able to make a reunion in awhile deffinately would like to come to the next Spring fling, looking forward to more info. Take care Shipmates |
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Monday March 13, 2017 - 12:00 AM
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Name: Sara Erager |
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Rank/Rate: |
Division/Squadron: |
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Location: Vancouver WA |
Comments: Hi, I'm looking for any information on my grandpa, Kermit Erager, from his time aboard. Thank you. |
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Saturday March 11, 2017 - 03:31 PM
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Name: Charles "Bigun" Beneventi |
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Rank/Rate: ABH3 |
Division/Squadron: V-1 crash &salvage |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1984-1988 |
Location: East Peoria Il USA |
Comments: Checking in, miss the Old girl and all the shipmates |
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Monday March 06, 2017 - 05:27 PM
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Name: Donald Streine |
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Rank/Rate: RM2 |
Division/Squadron: COMM/OPS |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1957-1960 |
Location: Corpus Christi - Select One - United States |
Comments: WAS PART OF THE RE COMMISSION CREW IN Bremerton Washington after being transferred from the USS Bennington CVA20 |
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Sunday March 05, 2017 - 05:21 AM
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Name: Richard Hall |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: an |
Division/Squadron: IM3 |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1973-1974 |
Location: |
Comments: 73 westpac |
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Saturday March 04, 2017 - 06:26 PM
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Name: Clarence Neander |
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Rank/Rate: MM/2 |
Division/Squadron: M-Div 4 Grp. |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 6-66 to 9-69 |
Location: Cornell ILLINOIS United States |
Comments: The Coral Sea Memorial Plaque has been installed at the Mt Soledad National Veteran's memorial in San Diego, CA.. Plans are still being worked on for a dedication ceremony. There will be information as to date and time posted on the website as it becomes available. Consider attending the dedication if you can |
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Saturday March 04, 2017 - 06:18 PM
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Name: charles [chuck] gilpatric |
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Rank/Rate: E3 |
Division/Squadron: 3rd div. |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 69-71 |
Location: lisbon Me |
Comments: slooking for you dave. would love to get in touch with you. she was a great ship and will live on in history. |
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Thursday February 23, 2017 - 08:31 PM
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Name: Media Emil Colvin (Mec) |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: mec7plus1@gmail.com |
Division/Squadron: Admin/VA-65 |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1986-1990 |
Location: Fayette Alabama USA |
Comments: It was great memories during the Med Cruises and with the Today show coming onboard while in France. Harlem Globetrotters, and many more entertainers |
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Sunday February 19, 2017 - 03:17 PM
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Name: Chuck Bell |
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Rank/Rate: PN2 |
Division/Squadron: "X" Personnel Office |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 62-63 |
Location: Clinton Wi USA |
Comments: All is well on this end, wishing the best to ALL Coral Sea mates. |
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Wednesday February 15, 2017 - 08:43 PM
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Name: Mark Boberick |
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Rank/Rate: E4 |
Division/Squadron: AC |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1972-1974 |
Location: Fairbanks AK |
Comments: Anyone out there like me who served aboard the 43, involved in combat operations yet never awarded the Vietnam Service Medal? If so, you are likely eligible to receive that and more. Having served from -72-'74, I didn't give it much thought when I was not awarded the VSM, yet my shipmates received $10,000 combat reenlistment bonuses during that same time frame. I spent the next 30 years putting it behind me. In 2004, I contacted the Navy in an attempt to get the medal I believed I was entitled, yet received no assistance what so ever other than to be told that "hostilities had ceased in 1972." Well, I called bullshit on that. Looking back through the annual cruise history of the 43, her squadrons lost 16 aircraft in combat operations over the course of the two cruises in '71/'72 and '73/'74. In 2016 I decided to try again to get my combat service recognition, enlisting the assistance of my U.S. Senator, a member of the VA Committee. Much to my amazement and surprise, eight months later I am happy to say I was awarded both the VSM with one Bronze Star and the Navy Unit Citation, along with a corrected 214. Will wonders never cease? |
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Wednesday February 15, 2017 - 01:02 PM
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Name: Dennis Schutte |
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Rank/Rate: ADJAN |
Division/Squadron: Va95 |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 76-77 |
Location: Potosi Missouri USA |
Comments: 77 cruise VA95 line / power plants |
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Wednesday February 15, 2017 - 12:11 AM
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Name: Tim J Johnson |
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Rank/Rate: Ao E3 |
Division/Squadron: G-1 |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1978-81 |
Location: Alameda CA. USA |
Comments: If I could,I would do it all again. Except I would stay away from captains mass.I want to Thank all my shipmates even the time we were on the the coast of ran If I remember was 102 days. Thank You |
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Friday February 10, 2017 - 01:39 PM
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Name: nicholas rao |
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Rank/Rate: ab3 |
Division/Squadron: v4 div |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1955 /1957 |
Location: brooklyn ny kings |
Comments: the best time of my life |
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Tuesday February 07, 2017 - 01:05 PM
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Name: Stan Griffin Reed |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: cpl |
Division/Squadron: VMA(AW)-224 |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1971-1972 |
Location: Oneida TN USA |
Comments: worked flight deck f/c a-6 |
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Sunday February 05, 2017 - 01:56 PM
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Name: Mark Boberick |
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Rank/Rate: E-4 |
Division/Squadron: AT |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1972-1974 |
Location: Fairbanks AK |
Comments: Spent the first 30 years putting all that behind me and the last 15 trying to get official recognition for time served in the Gulf. Finally, in December of last year, with the help of my rep in the U.S. Senate, the Navy presented me with the Vietnam Service medal and a Unit citation. Now I'm trying to locate ship's and cruise patches for the period. |
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Sunday February 05, 2017 - 12:02 PM
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Name: Jack Hines |
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Rank/Rate: BT |
Division/Squadron: B-5/oil shack/Evaps |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1979-1982 |
Location: Evansville Indiana USA |
Comments: Any old shipmates that remember me feel free to email. |
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Monday January 30, 2017 - 02:45 AM
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Name: Eugene J Carlino |
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Rank/Rate: ABF3 |
Division/Squadron: V-4 Division |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1976=1978 |
Location: Pensacola FL USA |
Comments: Just thought I'd look up and see if there was any the old Shipmates on this website |
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Sunday January 29, 2017 - 07:47 PM
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Name: Ken Mohler |
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Rank/Rate: GMT2 |
Division/Squadron: W |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961 - 1962 |
Location: Amherst NH USA |
Comments: Fond memories of my time aboard the Coral Sea during the Wespac cruise 1961 - 1962 |
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Sunday January 29, 2017 - 02:14 PM
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Name: E.T. "Moe" Briggs |
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Rank/Rate: CS 2 |
Division/Squadron: S2 |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1963-1967 |
Location: Middleburg Florida USA |
Comments: A great time in my life. |
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Wednesday January 25, 2017 - 04:32 AM
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Name: Stephen Wolf |
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Rank/Rate: E3 |
Division/Squadron: G div ordnance |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 70-72 |
Location: Astoria Ore Us |
Comments: Anchors away |
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Tuesday January 24, 2017 - 03:21 PM
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Name: tim |
No Email Address
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Division/Squadron: Grey Ghosts |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 79-81 |
Location: |
Comments: Greatest F-4 Pilots in there time, always had the dirty bird for there ..... |
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Sunday January 15, 2017 - 01:13 PM
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Name: John Baxter |
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Rank/Rate: AN |
Division/Squadron: V-4. V-2 |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 69. - 72 |
Location: Marion ILL USA |
Comments: Don't forget guy we have a great group on face book! |
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Sunday January 15, 2017 - 09:21 AM
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Name: Charles Gilpatric |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: E2 |
Division/Squadron: 3rd |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 69- 72 |
Location: Lisbon Me |
Comments: t ship. would be nice to go back to the simpler times. Still looking for you David P Trout. |
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Wednesday January 11, 2017 - 09:05 AM
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Name: Anthony (Tony) Spagnolo |
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Rank/Rate: Ptr. 2nd class |
Division/Squadron: |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1947-48 |
Location: Harrisburg Pa. 17111 USA |
Comments: I was on commissioning crew; does anyone know how many of the 1947 crew are still living? I will be 90 this year and hope to be at Corpus Christe. |
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Tuesday January 10, 2017 - 01:09 PM
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Name: Eric K. Larson |
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Rank/Rate: AA-AO3 |
Division/Squadron: G-1 Bomb Assy |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1980-1984 |
Location: Ferndale Washington United States |
Comments: First time visit. Great Job and thanks! |
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Friday January 06, 2017 - 04:57 PM
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Name: James Stotts |
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Rank/Rate: AN |
Division/Squadron: Port cat V-2 Div |
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961-62 |
Location: Mountain View Arkansas United States |
Comments: Happy New Year to my shipmates!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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