341 - August 18, 1999 8:00 pm

Name:

Richard Turner

Tender:

Canopus

Comments:

I am presently stationed onboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3). I was on the Canopus from 1988 to 1994 and I am looking for a Canopus decommissioning cruisebook and would like to know if there are any plans for a reunion for crewmembers who proudly served in between the above years.

342 - July 1, 1999 8:00 pm

Name:

Duane R. Conger

Tender:

USS Orion

Comments:

Need ships plans,drawings,photos,of any Fulton Class Tender,pre FRAM conversion. The need for these is so I can build a 51/2' model for permenent display at the Undersea Warfare Museum,at Key Port,Wa. I was aboard the USS Orion in 1954/55/56 in the optical shop. You can get in touch with me by mail Duane R. Conger PO Box 55 Tenino,WA. 98589 1-360-264-2185 for details on the best way to copy and send info. I was also at New London Sub Base,1956/57. Respectfully yours Duane R. Conger OM3 Pres. USS Orion Veterens Historical Org.

343 - June 30, 1999 6:00 pm

Name:

Bruce Packman

Tender:

USS HUNLEYAS-31

Comments:

I am a plankowner off the USS HUNLEY(AS-31) 6-16-62. I was in the PRECOM crew also. I served in the G-div. The great record of the POLARIS boats could not have been achieved without us and I mean PROTEUS, HUNLEY, SIMON LAKE and CANOPUS!!!! Bruce Packman

344 - June 30, 1999 4:00 pm

Name:

Gene Brockington

Tender:

USS MCKEE AS-41

Comments:

I am currently stationed on the USS MCKEE (AS-41) at Subase San Diego. We are getting ready to decommission MCKEE, followed by my own retirement after 24 years. I have been stationed on MCKEE for almost three years, and previously was stationed on USS DIXON (AS-37) for six years. MCKEE's deactivation ceremony is 16 July 99 and we leave for our final voyage to Norfolk on 30 July. Will arrive Norfolk on or about 1 Sept, after transiting the canal and making stops in Aruba and Kings Bay. Going to Naval Station Norfolk where we will disperse the crew by 25 Sep. Gene Brockington

345 - June 29, 1999 8:00 pm

Name:

Jim Taylor

Tender:

Simon Lake

Comments:

Just got back from the AS33 Decommissioning ceremony. It was a very nice ceremony. The Admirals still talk too much though. But over all it was good to see her again. Jim Taylor

346 - June 23, 1999 8:00 pm

Name:

Charles P. Behrent

Tender:

Howard W. Gilmore

Comments:

I was stationed on the Howard W. Gilmore from June 69 to June of 70.The Gilmore underwent an overhaul in the Charleston Naval Shipyard from June to Sept 1969. After overhaul, a shakedown cruise was made to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, which we were subjected to very heavy seas on the way to Cuba, as a hurricane had crossed in front of our path. The Howard W. Gilmore was in Charleston, SC until June of 1970, at which time it was deployed to Key West, Florida. The Gilmore's duties were relieved by the USS Orion, AS-18, of which had come from Norfolk, Va. Hope this helps fill in your missing history, seeing the Gilmore and Orion on your web site brings back many fond memories of my four years in the navy. Charles P. Behrent, Former Instrumentman 2nd class

347 - June 22, 1999 8:00 pm

Name:

Charles P. Behrent

Tender:

Howard W. Gilmore

Comments:

I was stationed on the Howard W. Gilmore from June 69 to June of 70.The Gilmore underwent an overhaul in the Charleston Naval Shipyard from June to Sept 1969. After overhaul, a shakedown cruise was made to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, which we were subjected to very heavy seas on the way to Cuba, as a hurricane had crossed in front of our path. The Howard W. Gilmore was in Charleston, SC until June of 1970, at which time it was deployed to Key West, Florida. The Gilmore's duties were relieved by the USS Orion, AS-18, of which had come from Norfolk, Va. Seeing the Gilmore and Orion on your web site brings back many fond memories of my four years in the navy. Charles P. Behrent Former Instrumentman 2nd class

348 - June 8, 1999 8:00 pm

Name:

Grady W. Adams

Tender:

USS Pelias

Comments:

Would like to hear from any of the "old hands" on the the "Polly Pelias". Came aboard 10/44 at Navy #124, Pearl Harbor in the 1st Division. Lionberger was BM1/c. Rode her all the way to Midway where I was put ashore in the 1st Lt's Division on Sub Base Navy #1504. Appreciate any come back from members of the crew, or? Grady W. Adams

349 - April 27, 1999 8:00 pm

Name:

Michael Cole

Tender:

mckee

Comments:

I Served on the mckee as part of the nucleus crew in Seattle during construction and retired in September 1982 after she was stationed in San Diego. I had the pleasure of standing the First New Year's watch aboard her. I was the Communications Chief during my brief tour. The only other person that I have kept track of is CWO/Lt. "Butch" Hubble who is now a Sergeant on the San Diego Police Department. Michael W. Cole RMC USN Ret.

350 - April 24, 1999 8:00 pm

Name:

Kevin Reed

Tender:

Simon Lake

Comments:

I was stationed on the Simon Lake when she went to Holy Loch in 87. I was in M-Division and served in the S-9 division short time. I got on board in Kings Bay at the end of an overhaul. We left Kings Bay and went to Charleston. We completed a REFTRE in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. After passing our REFTRE, we returned to Charleston. After a couple of weeks, we did a weapons onload in Goose Creek and left for Holy Loch. I believe it was the Hunley that we relieved. The Simon Lake was called the "Lady of the Loch" while stationed in Scotland. I think it was in 88 that we cruised to Brest, France. I was truly sorry to hear that she is going to be decomissioned. One of my most vivid memories of Scotland is of the Sunday night "cattle boats" (ferries from Greenock) that carried women going to the enlisted mans club. I left the Lake in 89.