101 - September 24, 2007 9:21 pm

Name:

art smith

Tender:

USS Holland AS32

Comments:

Hi all: I served on the Holland during 1965 and 1966 as a DM3, in Rota. Was advanced to DM2 on Holland, but couldn't move up cause of end of active duty. Would like to get in touch with Dick Millard DM3, John Cooley, Mike Frazier, and Roberto Santiago, DM1.I attained the rate of DM1 in the reserves.

102 - September 19, 2007 2:19 pm

Name:

Bill Potts

Tender:

USS Dixon

Comments:

Commissioning crew and was an ET. Stayed on Dixon from 1971 to 1972 when I was discharged. I have many great memories aboard that old ship out at the point.

103 - September 16, 2007 4:43 pm

Name:

Ben Supowitz(gedunk)

Tender:

USS BUSHNELL AS-15

Comments:

Great to read the posts of all these former TENDER SAILORS.Wonderful times and wonderful memories.
Ben Supowitz(gedunk)
1943-1946
BKR 2/c

104 - September 16, 2007 12:48 pm

Name:

Bill Mesplay

Tender:

USS Proteus AS19

Comments:

Served on Proteus in pipe shop from 1961-1962. We serviced the first Boomers starting with USS George Washington SSBN598 also put her in drydock first Sub to be drydocked in Holy Loch. Great duty in a great place. Miss those fish and chips served in newspapers.

105 - September 14, 2007 12:56 am

Name:

Susan Mitchell Mattera

Tender:

USS Sperry

Comments:

James C Mitchell Jr US Navy KIA 1/8/1970 Vietnam. served 1964-1970, Sperry was one vessel he served on looking for anyone who may remember him.

106 - August 30, 2007 1:53 pm

Name:

Edwin Page

Tender:

none

Comments:

I am doing research on the USN submarines during WW2. I was wondering if any of you WW2 vets could help me with what SubRon/SubDiv any of the subs and tenders were assigned. The base of these SubRon/SubDiv's would be helpful too. I would also like to personally thank ALL the vets that served this country.

107 - August 26, 2007 12:23 am

Name:

Steve Peluffo

Tender:

USS Proteus

Comments:

I was stationed on the Proteus from 1972 through 1974 boarding in drydock at Mare Island Vallejo CA and then off to Hawaii, Sidney Australia then Guam. Quite a ride!

108 - August 22, 2007 8:34 pm

Name:

Jim Helegda

Tender:

USS Proteus

Comments:

I was on the Proteus from 69 to 71 and after mess cooking I worked in E Div. IC room. There where so many great times and people it would be impossible to name them all.

109 - August 17, 2007 6:15 pm

Name:

Nancy Andrews Tuxford

Tender:

USS Sperry

Comments:

My father, James G. Andrews, was the Commanding Officer of the Sperry from 7/58 - 7/59. I was 5 when he took command and I thought I'd never seen such a beautiful ship. I remember seeing the subs tied up to her sides and riding the gig out to the Sperry. Although I was young, I have great memories of that year in Coronado and the USS Sperry. I know that my father, who passed some years ago, would be so proud to know that his grandson is joining the Marines and carrying on the military tradition in our family. God bless all of you who have served and those who supported you and kept the home front running.

110 - July 29, 2007 11:05 pm

Name:

Lawrence W. Collins

Tender:

USS Howard Gilmore

Comments:

My father, Larry (age 90) served on the submarine tender Gilmore during the years 1942-43 as manager of the repair department. We would be interested to hear from anyone who may have been on the Gilmore during that timeframe.