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Posted by: yukyo - on -  01-29-2004

Seems we're getting a lot of Navy in the Forum. I've noticed over the years that there is a lot of ship modelers who are or were Navy. Makes sense. I've also noticed that Your ship was the best in the fleet, even if it was a garbage scow. And even if it was, only an ex crewman could call it that. You can insult your ship, but don't let any one else insult it.
So let's start a on going poll. If you are ex Navy, or still in active service, vote and then leave a brief reply post here about your service. Note the keyword - brief. I know how you sailors can go on and on about the good old days. (LOL)
Please, only Naval people can vote.


Posted by: wirewolf - on -  01-29-2004

Ok, I'll be brief. U.S.S. Kitty Hawk, CVA-63, 1966-1969, EM3


Posted by: tobee - on -  02-13-2004

Ah! More Navy lingo. You guys should check out this site:
http://www.btinternet.com/~a.c.walt...n-faq/slang.htm



Posted by: wirewolf - on -  02-16-2004

Love that site too. Easy, "Charlie Foxtrot" = "FUBAR" (term from WW2)
I don't know if he'll answer your email daburb. I don't think he maintains it much any more. May be Haze Gray & Underway may respond. By the way, this is a great site for reading documents and images on many types of Naval vessels.
http://www.hazegray.org/ and
http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/


Posted by: freewheelinguy - on -  11-24-2004

USS Lawrence DDG-4, USS Barney DDG-6, USS New Jersey BB-62 - Viet Nam Vet Gunner's Mate Second Class, Hon. Dis. 1969


Posted by: wirewolf - on -  02-05-2005

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dennis Mower
Hi every-one,
the name is Dennis and I served 20 years in the Royal Navy joined Ganges in 1963. Old Navy but you did learn the hard way to life.
Me thinks the "Old" Navy was better!


Posted by: dannyboyparker - on -  03-28-2005

Interesting! I'm not in the Navy, but I am still in the active service. So, I guess I'm just a land lubber remembering my dad who retired from the Navy - a WWII veteran.
Dan Parker


Posted by: b.dalton - on -  03-29-2005

you serve, we served, welcome to the american gun and blue water boat club.
With great appreciation to those heroes who never came home, and to my brothers who understand the true gift of liberty afforded us who survived, and walked about this great country freely. Thank you.

USS TARAWA LHA-1 1975-1977 USN regular navy 1973-1977


Posted by: FrankArias - on -  04-01-2005

USN 24 year Vet. SMC(SW). Retired in 96 and I would do it all over again if I could.
Haze gray and underway, baby!


Posted by: dlarge - on -  06-19-2005

HMF1 1966-1972 PBR Service 1966 Vietnam


Posted by: senex - on -  07-03-2005

A bit of clarity here, which navy is this applicable to. In my book there are only two, the Royal and the Merchant, both of the UK but then I'm biased. Then as a Scot with 30 years at sea thats understandable!


Posted by: David983es - on -  07-08-2005

Retired as a CWO4 Carpenter (Repair Tech to the youngsters) from the US Navy in 1999 after 27 years.

USS Simon Lake (AS33) 72-76
USS Canopus (AS34) 76-77
EN "C" School Instructor 77-80 Student to 81
USS Fahrion (FFG22) Plankowner 81-85
SubBase New London 85-87
USS El Paso (LKA117) 87-91
NS San Diego 91-93
USS Trenton (LPD14) 93-96
FTC Dam Neck Va. 96-99

Don't do anything now, I moved to Spain and am relaxing.


Posted by: Orion53 - on -  08-11-2005

HM2/ 68-72 VAW-126 aboard CVA 59 Uss Forrestal (Brown shoe navy :) )


Posted by: ElderHood - on -  08-16-2005

RM2/1969-'75/U.S.S. Midway out of Alameda/Vietnam Vet

Proud to have served




Posted by: Wally - on -  09-14-2005

Ex Navy "BabyDoc" RCN 1983-1997 LS

CFH Cold Lake
NDMC
450 TacHel UMS
SERT Medic
CFB Esquimalt


Posted by: dlarge - on -  09-18-2005

Ex Navy.....1966-1972 HM1 Vietnam service. Field medic USMC and PBR service.


Posted by: jerrylt2005 - on -  10-11-2005

VERY PROUD Ex-Saiolor.

Served for 12 years abord multiple ships and would do it again if I was a younger man, LOL.


Posted by: wirewolf - on -  11-18-2005

Hi John,

I served on the USS Kitty Hawk, 1966 - 1968. We had a escort ship, the HMAS Hobart serve with our Task Force. Do you know if she's still in service?

By the way, we had a rip roaring time with you Aussie Sailors in Hong Kong, but they wouldn't allow you guys in our dungaree liberty port of Subic Bay, next door to Olongapo City. They said the Aussies where just TOO wild and crazy!!!

John


Posted by: curt emunson - on -  01-03-2006

USS Skate (SSN57 May 58 - Apr 67
USS Nautilus (SSN571) Oct 70 - Sep 75
USS Gato (SSN615) Jan 79 - Dec 81
Retired Aug 1987 after 30 yrs active USN as a MMCM(SS) - Nuke


Posted by: mrbill24 - on -  01-20-2006

Served aboard the USS Sabine AO25, homeport Mayport Fl., Feb. 1964-Sept.1966. Was radarman 3rd class. Homeport overseas, Naples, Italy.


Posted by: Sal Guercio - on -  02-17-2006

Served on lots of ships, PHIBRONS TO DESRONS, 1962 TO 1982 - QMC

Sal


Posted by: frayedknotarts - on -  03-11-2006

BM 2 (then 3, then...) well, we won't go into that part! Mostly USNS San Juan on the tugs but a few stints in the S.P. with some other detachments and aboard AD28 USS Grand Canyon. It was fun but all-in-all I prefer to be where my ankles don't hurt.
At least I learned something!


Posted by: sixpac2k - on -  03-12-2006

Quote:
Originally Posted by Wally
Ex Navy "BabyDoc" RCN 1983-1997 LS

CFH Cold Lake
NDMC
450 TacHel UMS
SERT Medic
CFB Esquimalt

I am a retired NAVY CPO 1983-2003 multiple duties and ships USS NIMITZ x2, JFK and America. Stationed on Guam. 4 years with Seals until knee trouble then went back to Naval Aviation.


Posted by: PaulC - on -  03-15-2006

HM - 1965-1969. Naval Hosp Yokuska Japan, USNH Chelsea, MA, USS Mauna Kea AE 22, 2nd. Bn. 26th Marines Viet Nam.


Posted by: mathiasen31 - on -  03-18-2006

Ex Navy. USS ORION A/S 18 1952-1954 MM3


Posted by: TommyMeisel - on -  03-18-2006

It is a small world. I was USN active duty 1956-1960, and served, approximate dates:

San Diego NTS boot camp 1956 E2
USNTS Norman OK Airman school 1956 E3
USNTS Pensacolo FL Photographers Mate school 1956-1957 E3
USNS Port Lyautey, Morocco 1957-1958 E4, E5
USS Orion AS-18 Norfolk VA 1958-1959 E5
USS Tutuila ARG-4 Norfolk VA 1959-1960 E5

mathiasen31, I just missed you on the Orion, looks like. That was the best ship in the Navy, and if I could have stayed there I would have been a lifer! I was in the Photo Lab.


Posted by: Don Dinnella - on -  03-19-2006

Hi!!! USMC 53-56 Korea 1st Div 5th Marines 2nd Bat. Easy & H&S Bar/Radio


Posted by: tailhook - on -  03-25-2006

Pilot 1974-1980 (TA-4J, A-7E), NFO 1980-1997 (EC-130Q, P-3B)
Retired from reserves an O-5 in April 97 after nearly 25 years (10 active/15 reserve). Active with the Navy League of the United States (www.navyleague.org) and the US Naval Sea Cadet Corps (www.seacadets.org).

Got started with ship modeling around 15 when a guy on my paper route gave me a Revell Cutty Sark that had been languishing on top of his refrigerator for over a year partially completed. My parents got me a Revell USS Constitution a few years later for Christmas (have pictures of that one I'll have to dig up and scan someday). Been at it ever since, though my primary interest is US Naval Aircraft.

Have another Cutty Sark in work (since 1974!), just acquired another Constitution ($15 at an antique shop!) and have an Artesania Latina "Harvey" on the shelf. Those along with a bunch of aircraft carriers, a few battleships and three JAG USCG Cutters. Resin is a new deal for me, so those may age like fine wine for a while.

Recently discovered this site. Hope to learn some stuff.


Posted by: bushman32 - on -  04-02-2006

OS1 from 1984 to 1994. Served on USS Ogden (LPD-5), NRD Portland, and USS Harry W. Hill (DD-986).
Ron Wilkinson


Posted by: Desert Sails - on -  04-18-2006

23 years U.S. Navy. H-46 Crewchief on the enlisted side, MMCO on the officer side. Now just a retired Mustang. Did some things... saw some stuff... As we all did. Haze gray and underway!
AOR1 Witchita (HC-11)
AOR3 Kansas City (HC-11)
AOR5 Wabash (HC-11)
CV 60 Saratoga (HS-9)
CVN 71 T. Roosevelt (HS-9)


Posted by: B>B>navy chief - on -  04-18-2006

Retired Navy Chief, Seaman recruit 1950, ABE1 1954,Uss Badoeng Strait CVE116 Now that was good duty???? you bet. Shore duty Mayport Fl. 1955, USS Franklin D Roosevelt ;1957, USS Independence1960,NATTC Philadelphia, USS Saratoga, NATTC Lakehurst NJ. Retired 1971, Taught school for19 years, retired to FL. DOING Ships in bottles, fishing growing old gracefully?????


Posted by: james_carder - on -  04-22-2006

ex-navy
retired
boot camp-65
ET A 65-66
USS America 66-69
Insurgency training 70
Vietnam 70-71
ET B 71-72
USS Massey 72-73
NAS Brunswick 74-77
Gitmo 76-77
USS Stenaker 79-80
Newport, RI 81-84
USS McCloy 85-86


Posted by: sahaskell - on -  05-08-2006

USNR: Jan. 63 - Jul 64
USN: Jul 64 - Sept 70
ET"A" School, Great Lakes: Jan 65 - Sept 65
PMEL School, Lowry AFB, Denver, CO: Sept 65 - Jan 66
USS Arcadia, AD-23, Newport RI: Feb 66 - Dec 67
Instructor, ET"A" School, Great Lakes: Jan 68 - Sept 70


Posted by: edweldon - on -  07-22-2006

Ex Navy Civil Engineer Corps 1963-1967. Sailed a desk in the Air Training Command for 3 years. Only blue water experience was a 10 day reserve cruise on DD 779 Douglas H. Fox in 1963 out of Norfolk. Good memory in spite of the seasickness.
Ed Weldon


Posted by: bubblehead - on -  07-22-2006

I was a skimmer on DD's, then I saw the light and went to submarines (Gudgeon SS-567, the first submarine to circumvent the world)

There are two kinds of ships.......Submarines and TARGETS!

http://ussgudgeon.photosite.com/Gud...erway/0010.html

Ron

Edit by John, changed img link to page link


Posted by: PeteNolan - on -  07-23-2006

I'm not. I was nominated to the Naval Academy in 1966, but denied because of poor eyesight. I started covering miltary affairs as an independent producer for CBS in 1968, and continued until 1978.


Posted by: curt emunson - on -  07-23-2006

Quote:
Originally Posted by bubblehead
I was a skimmer on DD's, then I saw the light and went to submarines (Gudgeon SS-567, the first submarine to circumvent the world)

There are two kinds of ships.......Submarines and TARGETS!

http://ussgudgeon.photosite.com/Gud...erway/0010.html

Ron

Edit by John, changed img link to page link

I'll agree you were the first submarine to circumnavigate the world but I know you were not the quickest! In 1958 the USS Skate (SSN57 circumnavigated the world by crossing all lines of longitude at a distance of several miles of the north pole in a matter of hours.


Posted by: lennythexdca - on -  08-24-2006

Ex-Navy 25 years, retired as a W3 Carpenter
Belleau Wood LHA-3 (78-79),
MR-A School (79),
Emory S. Land AS-39 (79-82),
Preserver ARS-8 (83-87),
NAVMASSO (87-90),
SSC Glakes (90-93),
Puget Sound AD-38 (93-96)...
Trenton LPD-14 (96-2000) Ironically enough I relieved David983es as DCA (small world eh)
SSC Glakes (2000-2003)
Now I work in a Laundry, so I've got that going for me.


Posted by: GTMOBRAT - on -  08-25-2006

I am ex Army, but I am a Navy Brat, my Father is retired Navy and Step Father is retired Royal Navy (UK)


Posted by: Bart1665 - on -  08-28-2006

Hi All !!

I have served the Dutch Marines for 10 years (1969-1979).
Jerry G. is right, Once a Marine, always a Marine!!

greetings ,
Bart.


Posted by: robhk - on -  09-04-2006

Yes....Ex South African Navy - Ab2 RP3...still miss it!


Posted by: SSBN629 - on -  09-05-2006

12 years in the Navy, 40 years on a horse. I can't seem to get either out of my system.

69-70 NTC Dam Neck, Va.
70 NTSC Groton, Conn.
71-73 SSBN 629 (Daniel Boone)
73-75 USS Canopus (AS-34)
75-77 NWS POMFLANT, S.C.
77 NAS Millington, TN.
77-81 EWR Fallon, NV.


Posted by: Jeff1940 - on -  09-07-2006

Ex-Navy is anyone really ex ?, it's still in my blood. Joined 4-4-58, retired on disability 6-69 as GMT1. Served aboard USS Saratoga CVA-60, USS Orion AS-18, USS Intrepid CVS-11, Plankowner, USS Holland AS-32. I live in Honduras. Looking to exchange emails, all will be answered. Thanks, Jeff


Posted by: selpear - on -  09-22-2006

Ex-Navy, Submariner or as I like to say 'subhuman'. 21 years and five different boats.


Posted by: Boltz - on -  11-26-2006

Ex Navy here. Was a boiler tech. on the USS John R. Craig (DD885). Still love the water, and will take some sailing lessons this spring. That's the plan anyway


Posted by: lukephiha - on -  11-29-2006

Hi there!
I have served in the German Navy for (4) years as first maat in the machine room on a fast patrol boat P-6142 "Iltis".


Posted by: jemontgomery - on -  12-19-2006

USN 1961-1966: BM striker
Uss Bexar APA237 , USS Union AKA106, Beachmasters Unit 1; all out of San Diego Amphibious Squadron 3.
Was there for Cuban Missle Crisis, did a tour in Viet Nam in65.
Still love the sea, always will.


Posted by: rustyscupper - on -  12-23-2006

Uss Bristol DD857 1948-51, Uss Dortch 1951-52, RD2


Posted by: Calicoe - on -  01-07-2007

U.S.S. Grasp ARS24 WesPac tour from 67 to 69, Vietnam duty, South Pacific island surveillance, etc.
My rate was Damage Control Petty Officer 2nd class


Posted by: EugeneDucker - on -  01-12-2007

Ex-Navy USS Hancock CVA 19 1972-1975 PT/IS3 Two tours of Vietnam. Air Intel and Strike OPS


Posted by: EugeneDucker - on -  01-12-2007

Hi Anchorchain,
I agree with you, we all have salt in our vains. Fair winds and following seas brothers.


Posted by: hamdul - on -  01-17-2007

Yes Ex Navy. Served in WW 2 on the USS Vicksburg CL-86. Saw action at Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and was in Japan for the signing.
Fred


Posted by: gatorsailor2001 - on -  02-09-2007

15 year, medically retired, Operations Specialist First Class. Served aboard USS Schofield FFG-3, USS Raleigh LPD-1, Fleet Electronic Warfare Support Group, Naval War College, and Fleet Combat Training Center, Atlantic. Served in Operation Desert Shield/Storm.


Posted by: D156150N - on -  04-07-2007

25 years in the Andrew (Royal Navy).....H.M.S's Ark Royal, Invincible, Hermes, Fearless, Intrepid, and a couple of Naval Air Stations. Still work for the Navy as a civilian


Posted by: abuelo3 - on -  05-14-2007

Hello.-
My Grandfather was at the Mexican Navy in 1914, in Veracruz...
My Father was Anesthesiologist in the Mexican navy, I can not be at the Navy Academy because of bad vision and the need to wear glasses, so I enlist at the Navy as soon finish the Medical School, just to expend a whole year all the Navy Hospital in México City, 600 miles from the most close beach.
Them when my first time was ended I left the Navy, now, when 4th wife ask why I left the Navy my answer is: because they did not give any ship.
Best regards.


Posted by: Meandog - on -  07-07-2007

I was in the RNZNVR for 3 years got out 1965, so a bit of a veteran now.


Posted by: nymph_lode - on -  07-10-2007

Former U.S. Marine, does that count? After all, it is a Department of the Navy. Both Grandfathers were U.S. Navy in Korea, one of which became a model shipwright (it seems that I follow that particular Grandfather's footsteps quite a lot). I can't remember their ships or stations at the moment.


Posted by: Sweetwater - on -  07-14-2007

Did two 6-year enlistments 1956-1968 USNR, with active duty 1957-1960 aboard USS Douglas A. Munro (DE-422), a Butler-class destroyer-escort, In 1982 I took a commission in the CalArNG as an Army Aviator, did 10 years and went back to sea as Merchant Marine Purser/Supply Officer aboard US Navy Oceanographic Survey Ships (some referred to 'em as being "spy ships" - can't talk much about that, but we WERE in the Persian Gulf during Desert Storm sailing just ahead of the carrier battle groups, and a "few" of our antennas didn't go to the radio shack......) Problem is, when I go to an Army/Navy football game,,,,I don't know where to sit!


Posted by: canadiannavyguy - on -  07-15-2007

Still serving in the Canadian Navy - 23 years and counting. Currently sailing a desk, but travel a lot with the fleet to do analysis and assessments. Served in: HMC Ships Qu'appelle, Saskatchewan, Chaleur, Terra Nova, Protecteur and Toronto.


David


Posted by: Matin - on -  07-19-2007

I served in the US Army years ago and I'm currently working for the US Army as a civilian employee. My Father served in the Royal Army soon after WWII and my Grandfather served in the Royal Navy during WWII.


Posted by: SouthPoleCat - on -  07-27-2007

Retired from Navy after 22 years, as a Civil Engineer and SEABEE ... none of that "gray pointly end stuff" though, too slow and we went by aircraft to do our stuff. Maybe never serving on a ship is why I love them so!


Posted by: Bob55 - on -  07-31-2007

Former active duty Marine 1975-79, 83-87, currently a Navy reservist. Seabee, CM1 (SCW/FMF), proud to serve and make a contribution.

Semper Fi! Once a Marine, always a Marine!


Posted by: Cyborg123456z - on -  08-09-2007

Ex Canadian forces Cook

HMCS Athabaskan, Qu"Apelle, Fraser, Kootenay, 2 tours Halifax,Montreal,Gatineau, Ville de Quebec, Iroquois, Last Posting MCDV's And Sub squadron. Do it again in a Heart beat.


Posted by: boris279 - on -  09-01-2007

Ex Navy
Royal Dutch Navy
HMS Kortenaer F807, HMS Jan van Brakel F825.
Out now for 14 years but still miss it a lot.

Boris279


Posted by: CraigG - on -  09-10-2007

Ex Royal New Zealand Navy

HMNZS Wellington
HMNZS Canterbury
HMNZS Endeavour

plus a few shore billets....


Posted by: Shipbuilder03 - on -  09-29-2007

Born British, steeped myself in the RN, but Dad came to US (brain drain) so I joined the USN. My brothers are Yanks by birthright but only immigrant I joined the US military. Assault ship USS Okinawa (LPH 3), Spru-can USS Elliot (DD 967), staff aboard USS Midway (CV 41) and other CVs, green suit/camouflage duties in fuels and harbor defense.


Posted by: Nexxs6 - on -  10-25-2007

1977 - 1981 Uss Independence
1984 - 1988 Guam
1988 - 1991 Okinawa, Japan
1991 - 1993 Nopf Dam Neck, Va


Posted by: Goldenpony - on -  03-17-2008

Ex-Navy

GSM2 USS Scott DDG-995

1990-1993

Injured and medical discharged.


Posted by: MattGMG1 - on -  03-18-2008

USN 64-71, GMG1, EOD, Hornet CVS12, 64-65; Da Nang 65-66, 67-69, 71; Topeka CLG 8, 69-70; NWS Seal Beach 70-71; missed a secondary fuze on he DMZ=Medical discharge. Wouldn't trade one minute of it for the World!!


Posted by: crgrbrts - on -  03-24-2008

USS Constellation CVA-64 1969-72 O3


Posted by: mlbraun - on -  05-01-2008

Yes I am an ex Navy man and proud to say so. The Navy showed me what it takes to be a man. Also I like to say my hats off to all you that were still are. Let me add this, I extend my hand out to all others in the Forum from a new member.


Posted by: slivesay - on -  05-01-2008

USMC 92-96
MASS-2 and MASS-3

Semper Fi.
Once a Marine, always a Marine!


Posted by: MacGruff - on -  05-02-2008

Nope. Not ex-Navy, nor current.

Did you guys watch the PBS special titles "Carrier"? If so, and if you have Carrier experience, what did you think of it?


Posted by: Herb963 - on -  05-11-2008

I served on two of the first Polaris submarines from the time of construction and made 9 patrols.


Posted by: scarborough - on -  08-30-2008

1957 - 1959 National Service RN - HMS Scarborough: Operation Grapple and the Cod War. Kept my High School students entertained for years with my "Navy Stories".

Automerged Post:
Hi Fred, your memories strike a note, my dad was also at Okinawa and in Tokyo Harbour for the signing, but as part of the British Pacific Fleet on HMS Quality, destroyer. Couldn't talk about it till he was in his 80's it was so traumatic. Have so official photos of, I believe, USS Hornet being attacked by kamikaze, taken from Dad's ship.
Stay afloat!


Posted by: hamdul - on -  08-31-2008

Michael
It's a small world. The USS Hornet was in our Task Group. I have many memories of that time. Some good and some bad fortunately the good far outnumber the bad so I don't have any problems discussing that period. Can you see the numbers on the ship, rhe Hornet was CV-12. Is your father still with you. If so give him my regards.
Fred


Posted by: seldomseen - on -  09-22-2008

I'll make this short. I am ex navy 1979-1987,
Sub service aboard USS whale SSN 638(now razor blades). 1981-1984 Served as a Nuke IC .

nuke instructor S8g plant Ballston Spa NY 1984-1987


Posted by: ASAT11 - on -  10-30-2008

Did 4 years, Coral Sea and the Kitty Hawk, '76-'80. AE2 - 2.5 Westpac cruises.....Flight deck troubleshooter on A7E's (VA22 Fighting Redcocks) - best job (well most exciting) I've ever had....


Posted by: Froglet - on -  12-03-2008

Ex Royal Navy - 1969-2006 - and would do it all over again. Many memories of various Caribbean guardship tours and combined ops with the USN.
HMS Hermes
HMS Leander
HMS Ark Royal
HMS Exeter
HMS Brave
HMS Beaver
HMS Ocean
HMS Iron Duke
Plus the inevitable shore bases and short tours of duty.


Posted by: husserla - on -  12-15-2008

USS Gurke DD-783
USS Bausell DD-845
USS Jouett CG-29
USS Indedependence - CV-62
USS Parsons - DDG-33
USS Towers DDG-9
USS Long Beach CGN-9
USS Knox FF-1052


Posted by: jt5509 - on -  01-04-2009

ex Navy, 1970-1980, USS FDR with VF-41, VP-44, USS JFK with VF-32. 20/20 hindsight says I should have finished the last 10...


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