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Monday November 11, 2024 - 08:07 AM
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Name: John Ranson |
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Rank/Rate: QM2 |
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Division/Squadron: N Div. |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 7/67-4/69 |
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Location: Ft. Thomas KY USA |
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Comments: Happy Veterans Day to all Shipmates! |
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Saturday November 02, 2024 - 01:05 PM
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Name: Jack Lucas |
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Rank/Rate: E5/Yeoman |
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Division/Squadron: X Division/Legal Office |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 4 |
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Location: Spokane WA USA |
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Comments: No comments |
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Friday November 01, 2024 - 09:58 AM
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Name: Eric Coleman |
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Comments: I found this item recently under my grandfather's car seat. Earl M. Neall Jr.
He passed away this year. I believe it’s part of the ship haul.
I was hoping someone could identify it, and share it with the group. If this brings enough curiosity and attention I have more to share as we go through his storage.
Don’t worry I will not dispose of anything. My grandfather meant so much to me and I know clearly how much this ship meant to him.
Thank You
Eric |
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Tuesday October 22, 2024 - 04:06 PM
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Name: Tony DiGiulian |
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Rank/Rate: N/A |
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Comments: Hi,
I'm Tony D. from NavWeaps.com. I'm trying to track down the name of a sailor of Hungarian descent who was on the Coral Sea around 1956. He apparently organized a photo shoot on the Coral Sea spelled out in Hungarian. See this link fot the photo:
https://hetifortepan.capacenter.hu/200000/
The message is - rough translation - "God Help".
Anyway, a Hungarian friend of mine is trying to help the people at Fortepan find out the name of the Coral Sea sailor so as to honor him. I can be contacted at tonyd@navweaps.com.
Thank you in advance for any help that you can provide.
V/R,
Tony D. |
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Sunday October 13, 2024 - 03:09 PM
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Name: Brian Paradis |
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Rank/Rate: ABE 3 |
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Division/Squadron: V-2 catapults and arresting gear |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1969 - 1973 |
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Location: Burlington Ct USA |
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Comments: Correction dates |
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Sunday October 13, 2024 - 03:04 PM
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Name: Brian Paradis |
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Rank/Rate: ABE3 |
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Division/Squadron: V-2 catapults and Arresting Gear |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 6-1969 3- 1973 |
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Location: Burlington Connecticut USA |
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Comments: Best part of my growing up becoming a man. The men I worked for and width were and still are the best role models . Some days were difficult and I learned how to deal with what life hands you. Slowly I learned about team work friendships and slowly became part of a great crew. Miss those days but I still have friends today we talk on the telephone and Facebook. Hope to see many of them at the 2025 reunion in Texas next year. |
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Saturday September 14, 2024 - 10:22 AM
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Name: Robin Shrodes |
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Rank/Rate: AOAN |
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Division/Squadron: VF-154 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1982 to 1984. |
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Location: n ogden Utah United States |
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Comments: Made work ups for and the world cruise. |
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Wednesday September 11, 2024 - 11:37 AM
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Name: Jim Shane |
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Rank/Rate: ATR2 |
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Division/Squadron: VAW11 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 3 years |
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Location: Sandy Utah 🇺🇸 |
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Comments: Hi 👋 |
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Saturday September 07, 2024 - 01:46 PM
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Name: Doug Stewart |
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Rank/Rate: EN3 |
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Division/Squadron: A-Div |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 82-85 |
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Location: Idaho Falls Idaho |
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Comments: Miss the old shipmates wonder what their up to |
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Tuesday August 20, 2024 - 01:02 PM
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Name: Ron QUERRY |
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Rank/Rate: Corporal E-4 |
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Division/Squadron: Marine Detachment |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 4/62 - 7/64 |
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Location: Las Vegas New Mexico US |
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Comments: Served 2 years, 2 months, and 22 days aboard the Coral Sear, Served variously as Commanding Officer's orderly & driver, brig warden, made (I think) 3 cruises, one to Australia to commemorate the Battle of the Coral Sea. |
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Tuesday August 20, 2024 - 09:50 AM
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Name: Henry Potts |
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Rank/Rate: AMSAN |
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Division/Squadron: AIMD / IM-2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1972 -1974 |
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Location: Gonzales Louisiana USA |
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Comments: Lookin to hook up with old bud's, question is are any of you still out there? |
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Wednesday August 14, 2024 - 05:23 PM
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Name: roger steele |
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Rank/Rate: E5 |
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Division/Squadron: AMID IM3 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1973-1976 |
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Location: Clovis California United States |
Comments: Question, I'm doing research about the race riot during one of the deployments to the south china sea. And also the program put on called Race relationship.
Can anyone help me with the date it occured on the Coral Sea? |
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Monday July 29, 2024 - 04:08 AM
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Name: Tim Strobeck |
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Rank/Rate: Cpl |
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Division/Squadron: S3-3 Ops VMFA-531 GREY GHOSTS |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 78-80 |
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Location: Spanaway Wa United States |
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Comments: Any body out there |
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Saturday July 27, 2024 - 10:55 AM
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Name: John Countryman |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: SKC |
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Division/Squadron: Stock Control |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1988-1990 |
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Location: Norfolk Virginia United States |
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Comments: My most favorite. I never expected to enjoy an "Aircraft Carrier," lol... |
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Saturday July 20, 2024 - 09:55 PM
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Name: Roy Villanueva |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: ET2 |
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Division/Squadron: OE |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 4 |
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Location: NPR Fl Usa |
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Comments: Loved my time aboard. |
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Thursday June 06, 2024 - 07:41 AM
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Name: Charles Dockery |
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Rank/Rate: HT-2 |
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Division/Squadron: R |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 4 |
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Location: Wylie Texas United States |
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Comments: From 73-77 R division metal shop and pipe shop NEC 4955 |
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Tuesday June 04, 2024 - 11:21 AM
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Name: steve stinnett |
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Rank/Rate: PH-3 |
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Division/Squadron: OP-2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 65-68 |
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Location: Saint Cloud Florida United States |
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Comments: I operated the P.L.A.T. camera on the 0-7 level (pilot landing and take-off) |
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Sunday June 02, 2024 - 12:36 AM
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Name: Daryl Whitaker |
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Rank/Rate: AC1 |
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Division/Squadron: OC |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 76 - 78 |
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Location: Bremerton WA US |
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Comments: Was in OC division 1976 - 1978. Primarily worked for Air Transfer Officer receiving mail and passengers off COD and helps and sending same off ship. Westpac 77. Longbeach yard period in 76 and Bremerton in 78 |
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Saturday June 01, 2024 - 04:10 PM
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Name: Ronald Alston |
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Rank/Rate: E3/ Lcpl |
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Division/Squadron: Marine Detachment |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1986-1988 |
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Location: Chesapeake Virginia USA |
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Comments: Mardet |
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Thursday May 30, 2024 - 12:24 AM
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Name: Mary Nichols (Pollard) |
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Location: Arlington Texas |
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Comments: I am looking for anyone that may have served with Robert Levey Pollard. I am his youngest daughter and was wanting any information about his time on the Coral Sea. He passed away when I was 12 years old. He nay have gone by RL Pollard or maybe Bob Pollard. Can anyone help me find more about his military service. He retired off her and was buried at see off the Coral Sea in 1982. any information would be great |
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Monday April 29, 2024 - 12:16 PM
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Name: Larry Barcus |
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Rank/Rate: BM 3 |
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Division/Squadron: 3rd (Captains GiG) |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1970 - 1975 |
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Location: Galena Mo. USA |
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Comments: Lot's of memory's |
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Monday April 22, 2024 - 06:34 AM
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Name: Charles |
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Rank/Rate: AD-1 |
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Division/Squadron: HC-1 Det3 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1979-1981 |
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Location: Winter Springs FL United States |
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Comments: Was om board for todays picture wqs my last west-pac before retiring |
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Tuesday April 16, 2024 - 07:53 PM
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Name: Charles Gilpatric ( chuck ) |
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Rank/Rate: E3 |
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Division/Squadron: 3rd Div. |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 69 - 71 |
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Location: Lisbon ME United States |
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Comments: Still looking for you David Paul Trout. You still out there pall. What a time on the ageless warrior. |
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Sunday April 14, 2024 - 10:21 AM
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Name: Leroy Kramer |
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Rank/Rate: YN3 |
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Division/Squadron: V3 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1967/1070 |
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Location: JUNCTION CITY Kansas United States |
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Comments: I will never forget our Gulf Of Tonkin days (Yankee Station) |
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Wednesday April 10, 2024 - 01:07 PM
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Name: vernon sylvester |
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Rank/Rate: AGAN |
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Division/Squadron: 01 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1953-1955 |
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Location: Palm COASTFL FL USA |
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Comments: I hope somare still arounde of the guys i served with |
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Sunday March 31, 2024 - 07:34 AM
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Name: Jay W. |
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Rank/Rate: ABE-3 |
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Division/Squadron: V2 Catapult 1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1976-1979 |
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Location: |
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Comments: Operated Cat 1 R&T the "Grab" |
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Thursday March 28, 2024 - 05:01 PM
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Name: manny schaal |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: QM2 |
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Division/Squadron: Navigation |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 9/67 to 4/69 |
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Location: Vail Az United States of America |
Comments: I see that tomorrow 3/29/24 is Vietnam War Veterans Day. On March 29 2021 President Obama signed a presidential proclamation designating March 29th as an annual observance of Vietnam War Veterans Day...
Here's to all the Vietnam vets! Welcome home!!
So I'm wondering how Hanoi Jane Fonda will be honoring all vets who served during the Vietnam War? |
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Monday March 25, 2024 - 10:13 AM
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Name: Rick Martir-Cortes |
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Rank/Rate: EN3 |
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Division/Squadron: M3/A gang |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1977-1981 |
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Location: Post Falls Id. Merica |
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Comments: I've caught up with several friends from back in the day. I've seen a few pass. It's great to keep up with friends/brothers.I retired from the rat-race in 2017.Living the dream of the PNW. The "3 Sisters Reunion" is this year for those interested. I get a kick out of reading the posts from the former haters on how much they miss their pasts.If you feel the need to reconnect, feel free to contact. Sorry, I don't do social media other than email. Have a great day! |
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Sunday March 24, 2024 - 12:41 PM
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Name: Ken Mohler |
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Rank/Rate: GMT2 |
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Division/Squadron: W Div. |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961-1962 |
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Location: Amherst NH United States |
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Comments: Looking to connect with formr shipmates |
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Friday March 22, 2024 - 11:57 PM
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Name: Walter C ( Kip) Halliday |
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Rank/Rate: AO3 |
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Division/Squadron: GM |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 2 |
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Location: Camano Island Washington United States |
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Comments: Quite an experience.... |
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Wednesday March 06, 2024 - 10:49 PM
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Name: Michael Deatherage |
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Rank/Rate: OS3 |
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Division/Squadron: OI |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): Late 1972-May 1976 |
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Location: Cody Wyoming USA |
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Comments: Remembering two WestPac cruises in 1973,1975 which included crossing the equator and the visit to Perth. |
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Wednesday March 06, 2024 - 07:48 PM
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Name: Lynn "Robbie" Robinette |
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Rank/Rate: ATAN - AT3 |
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Division/Squadron: VAW-116 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 3 Mar 1970 - July 1970 |
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Location: SAN DIEGO CA United States |
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Comments: Flew aboard 3 Mar 1970 on a C-1 for 3 days in Da Nang. Assigned to VAW-116. Went mess cooking as I was an ATAN. Started off in garbage - and advanced to silverware but due to a good attitude and work ethic I was transferred to Chiefs Mess where I worked until June when I was advanced to 3RD class. I returned to AT shop and worked flight deck as AT maintenance t4ech. Returned to San Fran at the end of the cruise. Worked at North Island until VAW-116 went to USS Constellation |
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Monday February 26, 2024 - 09:22 AM
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Name: John Ranson |
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Rank/Rate: QM2 |
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Division/Squadron: N Div. |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 7/67-4/69 |
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Location: Ft. Thomas KY USA |
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Comments: I learned of the passing of Shipmate Earl Neall. He served aboard Coral Sea in the mid 50's. He was instrumental in obtaining artifacts from Coral Sea. He indeed was a great Shipmate and will be missed. Godspeed Shipmate Earl; we have your watch 😥 |
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Saturday February 24, 2024 - 05:32 AM
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Name: roger |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: 3 |
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Division/Squadron: head of lookouts |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 70s |
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Location: wa |
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Comments: talked to zoomwalt dayly tunkin gulf almost got blown up subic bay fun fun fun any body run into o |
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Friday February 16, 2024 - 04:02 PM
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Name: Joe Land |
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Rank/Rate: MS3 |
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Division/Squadron: S2, S5 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 3 |
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Location: Selanco NJ USA |
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Comments: Enlisted Mess '78-79, Officer's Mess '80-83. Homeport Alameda, CA 2 WestPacs 79, 80. |
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Saturday January 27, 2024 - 02:34 PM
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Name: Jaaybird |
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Rank/Rate: PCSN |
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Division/Squadron: X |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 67-69 |
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Location: San Angelo TX USA |
Comments: Looking for
JOHN JOSEPH JACALONE
of Rodeo, CA last |
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Monday January 22, 2024 - 08:53 PM
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Name: Harold Scheg |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: AZAN |
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Division/Squadron: VA-196 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1983 |
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Location: Buffalo NY United States |
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Comments: 1983 World Cruise |
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Friday January 05, 2024 - 09:52 AM
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Name: Bill Barnitz |
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Rank/Rate: MM3 |
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Division/Squadron: M-Division M4 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 81-85 |
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Location: Southwest NM United States |
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Comments: Served from 81-85 M4 division. 1 westpac, and world cruise. Shipped out after the big collision with the oil tanker. |
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Monday January 01, 2024 - 07:57 AM
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Name: Charlie Nagle |
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Rank/Rate: AD-1 |
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Division/Squadron: HC-1 Det3 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1979-1981 |
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Location: winter springs Fl USA |
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Comments: Happy New Year Shipmates hope we have the best ever. Remmber those deployed |
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