288 - February 5, 2001 7:00 pm

Name:

Robert Kelly's wife

Tender:

Proteus

Comments:

My husband served on the Proteus from 6/62 to about 12/64. Finding these pages has brought back memories for him and enjoyment for me and our children and grandchildren. He was in Holy Loch and Rota for most of the time and based out of Charlestown. I'm sure he would enjoy hearing from old shipmates, if possible. Our son is also a Navy vet, having served 6 years as an X-ray tech in Philly and later in Maryland. Thanks for a great site! His name, by the way, is Robert Kelly, but he was called "Rabbits" and he was an MR3. Pat Kelly

289 - January 31, 2001 7:00 pm

Name:

G. Miller

Tender:

Orion

Comments:

Hello, I was a TE/YN-1st class on the Orion from August 1956 till my expiration of enlistment in October 1957.I was in charge of the Post Office during the last part of my time on board. Best Wishes for a great site that renews many old memories. G. Miller

290 - January 23, 2001 7:00 pm

Name:

Jerry Hayes

Tender:

Spear

Comments:

I was on Spear from 89-93 thru the desert storm then got out. I have many pics and video from the storm.

291 - January 13, 2001 7:00 pm

Name:

Ed Hall

Tender:

Anthedon

Comments:

I was on the Anthedon from April 1944 thru February 1946. Would love to hear from any shipmates. Ed Hall

292 - December 22, 2000 7:00 pm

Name:

Louann " Joker" Riddle

Tender:

USS Dixon as 37

Comments:

I was saddened at the thought that she is no longer in service. I remeber the first time that I saw her. Fresh out of DC A school. I was awed by her size and knew I would stay lost forever. She was my home for 2 and a half years - from March 1988 'till August 1990. The first time I left the continental US was safe inside those bulkheads. I saw Hawaii, dolphins, and whales from her. My memories are many and will last the rest of my life. This country girl from Oklahoma learned alot about life and to find my place in life. I had wondered if she was still in service. It is sad to think that no longer will "On the Road Again" play as she gets underway. To all those that I served with I hope for you lifes best and blessing. Louann " Joker" Riddle

293 - December 4, 2000 7:00 pm

Name:

CS3 Michael "Beetle" P. Bailey

Tender:

Proteus

Comments:

Served on Proteus from Dec 71 thru Sep 73. She was my first assignment from Boot Camp, NTC-RTC, San Diego. I was cook on duty when the stowaway was released in Brisbane. She was escorted through the after mess decks, got a good look and she was not the "Twiggy" type. Her "boyfriend" was one of my mess cooks. The striker who was on watch when the boiler blew, was one of my mess cooks. Reading over the stories brought back some good and not so good memories. I would not trade them. Andy's Hut...oh yeah! The yacht club...good times. The yard period at Mare Island...not so good. But the liberty was great!

294 - November 27, 2000 7:00 pm

Name:

Sherwin E. "Eddie" Hoffman

Tender:

USS Antaeus

Comments:

I served on the USS Antaeus during the early 1940's. I would love to hear from any fellow "tender-shipmates". Thanks, Eddie Hoffman

295 - November 10, 2000 7:00 pm

Name:

Michael Murray

Tender:

Hunley

Comments:

I went aboard the Hunley in November of 1968, right out of "a school", where I was taught to be a patternmaker. I was eventually assigned to the carpenter shop, R-7 div., under Chief Reeves. Looking back on my service I have found my time was well spent and I had the opportunity to meet some knowledgeable, interesting, and wonderful guys. The Hunley was going to Guam, my time was short so in June, I believe, of 1971, I was transferred to the Orion. Once again I was uder Chief Reeves, in the carpenter shop, as he was transferred also. I left the service in December of that same year. I would sure like to hear from anyone from the carpenter shops of either ship, that may have served with me. Chief, where are you and Padlo or Spurgeon, Finnesy, Dulin, Skipper or Clem?

296 - October 29, 2000 7:00 pm

Name:

Rick Breci

Tender:

USS Holland

Comments:

I was aboard the USS Holland from March of 91 to just before she left in June or July of 92 for Guam, I worked in the IC and had some fun times there. If anyone was on the Holland at these times please get in touch with me. Rick Breci

297 - October 27, 2000 8:00 pm

Name:

Les Kinmon

Tender:

Canopus

Comments:

I was aboard the Canopus from Oct 65 till Sept 67. I was in R-2 div. Shop 31. I would like to hear from any others who here there in that time period.