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USS Ajax AR-6 Reunion
June 10, 2012 at 12pm to June 14, 2012 at 9am – Ramada Hotel and Conference Center
Open to all who served aboard the USS Ajax AR-6. Check out the website for all reunion details.
Organized by Thomas J. Judge | Type: ship's, reunion
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USS Mispillion AO 105 Reunion
August 16, 2012 to August 18, 2012 – Sheraton Framingham (Boston)
All hands reunion 1945-1974 this years reunion is in Framingham (Boston) MA. If you have ANY questions, please call Steve Dengler at 217-741-6311. If you want a reunion packet, please e mail Steve at…
Organized by Steve Dengler Sr. | Type: reunion
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USS Washoe County LST 1165 Association 14th annual reunion
August 29, 2012 to September 2, 2012 – Double Tree Guset Suites Seattle, Washington
USS Washoe County LST 1165 Association 14th annual reunion.
Organized by Dennis A. Steenbergen | Type: reunion
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USS Everett F Larson DD-DDR-830
September 16, 2012 to September 20, 2012 – Crown Plaza at the Cosssings,
Those flying into T.F. Green Airport (Providence, RI) will have complimentary shuttle service to the hotel. Flying into Boston and renting a car is another option.
Organized by Norm & Susan Welch - 1-978-771-3053 Email SK-w@att.net | Type: ship's, reunion
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Battleship USS Iowa (BB-61) passing under Golden Gate bridge for her final voyage to LA. 05 26 2012
"I wasn't there Allen. its a youtube. but i sure wish i was there"
Plank OwnerWilliam E Cloonan commented on David (MAC) McAllister's video
2012 Salute to Vietnam Veterans - Joseph L. Galloway - Extended
"Not real sure what I want to say. Mac, thanks for this great post and video. Did some memories come floating my way...oh yah. Tet of '68 a most memorable experience for me. We were offloading ammo from the USS Winston (AKA-94)…"
Plank OwnerWilliam E Cloonan commented on Glenn Lepien's blog post Psychic "Nightingale"
"Kind of like one of those "sixth Sense" things Glenn. Good story indeed."
ADMINGlenn Lepien commented on Glenn Lepien's blog post Psychic "Nightingale"
"I still have this painting in my room .. and I have much to thank my Uncle John for.. Katie Nightingale has since retired .. and I now work directly for the Telco and hope to retire myself in two years time. "
ADMINGlenn Lepien commented on Dennis Marshall's blog post China Gunboats...
"You two Old Salts have stumbled into the essence of being a WestPac Home Porter ... and that is why I chose to bring Dewey in to start the ASIATIC SQUADRON .. so Sailors like us could find our roots .. the Spanish-American War permanently…"
Plank OwnerADM George Dewey commented on Dennis Marshall's blog post China Gunboats...
"Dennis, there is a Discussion about the MONOCACY in the ASIATIC SQUADRON group .. titled The Oldest Warrior of the Asiatic Squadron ... these pictures will fit in nicely when we get up to the 1920's ... right now…"
ADMINGlenn Lepien commented on Jim George's photo
Memorial Day
"I knew three shipmates from the USS Goldsborough are here and several friends that I knew in school. "
Allen Longhofer commented on Gary R Ridenour's videoBattleship USS Iowa (BB-61) passing under Golden Gate bridge for her final voyage to LA. 05 26 2012
"outstanding vid.. thanks for being there. you must have still been on the bridge as i passed by on the way to the yard for setup.. i saw her as she was maybe 500 yards away stern on
its an image i have in my minds camera at least
do…"
Philip Thomas "Pete" Young commented on Mack Richards, USN (Ret)'s group CPO INITIATED"When i reported to Grasp in Oct 75 as SKC selectee, there was no room in Supply Berthing. they put and an EN1 selectee and me into the CPO Berthing. Caught hell for that during the Feb 76 Initiation. We ate in the crew's mess…"
Plank OwnerADM George Dewey commented on Glenn Lepien's blog post Psychic "Nightingale"
" SS Nightingale was an American Clipper during the 1870's that set several speed records to and from the Orient from the U.S. West Coast ... One of those stories that should make you believe the "Maker" above has the master…"
Plank OwnerKurt L. Stuvengen commented on Mack Richards, USN (Ret)'s group CPO INITIATED
"Paul, I came aboard a BT1 and took over the after fireroom. Don had already transferred. BTC Bob Sommer was technically Don's relief. I made Chief during my tour aboard."
Plank OwnerADM George Dewey commented on MSC Garland Davis, USN (Ret)'s blog post Parkinson’s Disease
"Chief Davis, your contributions to the success of this Squadron are immeasurable and I thank you. .. Keep your faith an stay active, Shipmate. Press On."
since 2011Michelle Herr Wilcox commented on MSC Garland Davis, USN (Ret)'s blog post Parkinson’s Disease
"I applaud your positive attitude. One of the guys with PD in our VVA chapter rode to Washington DC on his trike for Rolling Thunder. Keep active & take care of yourself (this is the doc talking). I assume you know that the VA officially…"
ADMINDavid (MAC) McAllister commented on Glenn Lepien's blog post Psychic "Nightingale"
"Goose bumpy story Glenn! Mac-OUT"
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USS Iowa on the way
Started by Floyd L Farrar in Ships. Last reply by Mack Richards, USN (Ret) on Sunday. 1 Reply 1 Favorite
RIBBON DISPLAY
Started by John M. Andresen in Website-Computer-Internet Issues and Problems. Last reply by John M. Andresen on Saturday. 11 Replies 0 Favorites
A bill (S. 3203) to limit certain TRICARE Fee Increases
Started by David (MAC) McAllister in Veteran Benefits & Issues May 24. 0 Replies 0 Favorites
THE HOLE IN THE WALL GANG
Started by John M. Andresen in SEA STORIES. Last reply by David (MAC) McAllister May 24. 7 Replies 3 Favorites
Challenge Coin
Started by John M. Andresen in Website-Computer-Internet Issues and Problems. Last reply by Glenn Lepien May 23. 5 Replies 0 Favorites
Using the text box
Started by John M. Andresen in Website-Computer-Internet Issues and Problems May 20. 0 Replies 0 Favorites
Who is the Master Chief?
Started by David (MAC) McAllister in U.S. Navy & Military History. Last reply by Paul "TAIPAN " Reuter May 18. 15 Replies 2 Favorites
Edible USS White Plains
Started by David (MAC) McAllister in General. Last reply by tom brown May 18. 3 Replies 5 Favorites
NAVY'S NEW PLAN TO HALT REENLISTMENT--21st Century Sailor and Marine
Started by Mack Richards, USN (Ret) in General May 18. 0 Replies 0 Favorites
Three Years Eleven Months and Fourteen Days by R.E. Ross
Started by John M. Andresen in General. Last reply by Dennis Marshall May 17. 1 Reply 1 Favorite
Wal-Mart
Started by Floyd L Farrar in Humor & Other Interesting Items. Last reply by David (MAC) McAllister May 16. 1 Reply 2 Favorites
USS Iowa trip
Started by Gary R Ridenour in Ships May 15. 0 Replies 0 Favorites
RATING NICKNAMES
Started by John M. Andresen in U.S. Navy & Military History. Last reply by Dave Reid, USN (Ret) May 15. 26 Replies 1 Favorite
Sixty-Six Years Ago
Started by John M. Andresen in U.S. Navy & Military History. Last reply by Allen Longhofer May 15. 1 Reply 0 Favorites
Ann-Margret and Her Gentlemen
Started by Mack Richards, USN (Ret) in General. Last reply by Ed Parent May 15. 8 Replies 1 Favorite
Famous names of Yokosuka Naval Base
Started by John M. Andresen in U.S. Navy & Military History. Last reply by Robert McArthur May 14. 28 Replies 0 Favorites
More on the white garrison cap
Started by Robert McArthur in General May 14. 0 Replies 1 Favorite
Longest Serving Chief Petty officer
Started by reinaldo pena in General. Last reply by Charles w. mccoy May 14. 12 Replies 5 Favorites
Jokes & Humor
Started by John M. Andresen in Humor & Other Interesting Items. Last reply by Art (Andy) Anderson May 12. 80 Replies 1 Favorite
In the Barrio
Started by David (MAC) McAllister in SEA STORIES. Last reply by David (MAC) McAllister May 12. 17 Replies 7 Favorites
Blog Posts
Parkinson’s Disease
Posted by MSC Garland Davis, USN (Ret) on May 30, 2012 at 3:58am 5 Comments 2 Favorites
Golden Gate video
Posted by Allen Longhofer on May 30, 2012 at 2:20am 1 Comment 1 Favorite
Psychic "Nightingale"
Posted by Glenn Lepien on May 29, 2012 at 4:12pm 4 Comments 4 Favorites
V.A. Cemetary Observations
Posted by David K. Petersen on May 29, 2012 at 2:27am 6 Comments 3 Favorites
The Angel
Posted by Dennis Marshall on May 29, 2012 at 1:30am 0 Comments 2 Favorites
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