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The names are listed in the order of the time period that each of you served onboard the USS Newport News. That is, sorted by the date month/year you came onboard. This way, people who served together will be listed together. We hope you all use this to page to visit with your old (and new) shipmates.
 

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Larry G. Risley 
RM2/OR 
01/66 to 12/66 

Air conditioning contractor
Emporia, KS
In from 1958 to 1967 enjoyed it. Had a great cruise aboard the NEWS.


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Ken (slugger) Casida 
SFP2/R
01/66 to 04/68
kencasida@ mac.com
Chief Pilot at Stebbins jet center
Longview, Texas
Would like to hear from some of my old R Division friends


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David Heslin 
RD1/OI  
01/66 to 10/68 
SALTYDOGONE@ MINDSPRING.COM  
RETIRED  REAL ESTATE/BUSINESS  OWNER
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
THE FIRST VIETNAM CRUISE MADE A LOT OF MEN OUT OF BOYS.I RETIRED AFTER 24 YEARS IN THE NAVY IN 1985. MY YEARS ONBOARD THE USS NEWPORT NEWS ARE AS VIVID AS WHAT I DID YESTERDAY, AND THE REST OF MY NAVAL CAREER IS BECOMING A DISTANT MEMORY. WE WORKED HARD, PLAYED HARD, AND THE SHIP,THE MEN,AND THE TIMES, LEFT A LASTING IMPRESSION ON OUR LIVES TO THIS DAY. I AM PROUD TO HAVE SERVED ON THE USS NEWPORT NEWS


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Edward A (Spider) Webb
SF3/R
01/66 to 07/69  
edward1127@ frontier.com
Steamfitter
Oregon, Wi
We would like to get in touch with other crew members. Ron Harvill, Chris Cikovic, Mike Russo,& Gary Brahmer.


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David R. (Gundy) Gunderson
QM3
01/66 to 08/67  

Retired from Dairy Queen
Mindemoya, Ontario, Canada
Would like to hear from old QM shipmates (1965-67).


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Robert J. (Pot) Potempa
RD3/OI DIvision
01/66 to 11/69 
ppotempa@ msn.com  
Pipe Fitter for Cooper Turbo compressor
Cheektowaga,NY(Buffalo)
I had a great time, on a great ship, with a great crew.


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Carl J. ("Midwest Puke")  Denbow
SN/PIO  
01/66 to 07/66
denbow@ frognet.net 
Director of Communication, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Athens Ohio
The nickname above "Midwest Puke" was assigned me by my immediate boss, Chief Castellucci, who was from Connecticut and didn't like folks from this side of the Appalchians! ;-)  I would like to find the old chief and also my former co-editor of The Thunderbolt, the ship's at-sea daily newspaper.  One funny incident I remember (at least in retrospect) is when Clem and I decide to run AP and Tass stories on a race riot in the U.S. side-by-side on the front page.  We thought the comparison made obvious the propogandist nature of the Soviet reporting.  The captain had another view!  We were called before the mast and told never to commit this "sin" again! ;-) 


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Charles A.(Charlie) Hurd
LT./2nd; 4th; Fox
01/66 to 12/67
charles.hurd@ sbcglobal.net 
West Coast Representative thermal spray machine
San Diego, CA
I'm still working with USN vessels and have been since leaving the active duty  navy, i.e., in the ship repair and alteration business. My opinion of the " Grey Ghost":  One gorgeous and effective war ship as we demonstrated to the enemy time and again off the NVN Coast! Not only was she a special ship, but, to this day, I feel we had the finest skipper and crew ever to ride a man-of-war.  Am I prejudiced? You betcha!


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Paul S. (Stew) Enlow
CS3/S-2 Division
01/66 to 08/67
MS1_87@ peoplepc.com 
parts specialist/manager - Auto Zone Auto Parts
Springfield , MO .
The NN was the greatest ship I was ever on . I was on the USS Walton , DE 361 - USS  NN - USS Semmes , DDG 18 , USS Higbee , DD - USS Pledge , MSO , USS Paul Revere , APA - USS Alamo , LSD 33 - USS Tarawa , LHA1 - RNCB 2 , Det. 15 -twice - USS Cone , DD366 Charleston , S.C. then ret. from RNCB 2 , Mobil Hospital Group assigned to Millington , TN . last duty station after 23 yrs. NN was the best duty and the best ship I was ever on , sad to know she is gone I last seen her in Philly in 1980 while the Cone was in the yard being overhauled . It's just sad to see the scrap yard pics . I ret. as MS1 . I also served with my twin brother John who worked in bake shop


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Gary Brahmer
SFP3/R Division
01/66 to 10/68
brahmer@ lakeland.ws 
Retired 30 years from NWBell/USWest (1999) now have hobby farm
Luck WI
Loved the R&R!!


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Robert Calhoun
IC2/E Division
01/66 to 01/67
rmcalhounsr@ comcast.net
IBM Retired
Byram MS
My tour on the Newport News was a year I'll never forget. It was great.


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Joseph M. Lopata Jr.
IC3/E Division
01/66 to 09/69
potsy78@ aol.com
Retired from Verizon
New York Mills NY 13417

 

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Chris Cikovic
SFP3/R Division
01/66 to 10/68
thecikovics@ verizon.net
30 years with ALCOA,now working at REESE'S  candy
Lebanon PA

 

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Gus Peter Bournias
Yeoman3/Sideboys
01/66 to 09/67
gbournias@ sbcglobal.net
Retired
Houston TX

 

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William (Bill) Roesink
HM2/H Division
01/66 to 12/66
wrosink@ aol.com
CWO/USCG (Ret),  Auto Parts (18 yrs) Ret
Wilmington NC
Enjoyed my 1st sea duty, although short, on the NN.  Trans to NAVHOSP GUAM after NN.  Saw her go through NavSta Guam on way to Nam.

 

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Steve Pentecost
EN2/A Division
01/66 to 10/69
stevep220@ verizon.net
retired usn 26 yrs. CWO4, retired va. ferry maintenance manager 15 yrs.  now retired for good
Chesapeke VA
I retired from USN after 26 years CWO4. The best times I had and that I remember most was on the gray ghost westpac cruises.I would love to go back to those days. I would like to hear from anyone in the diesel gang or A gang.
 

 

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James P (Rusty) Wright
EM2/E Division
01/66 to 07/69
kayrusty5@ gmail.com

Pleasent Plains IL

 

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Robert D. (Bob) Miller 
WO1/Ens/M Division
02/66 to 02/69

QA/QC Virginia Power (retired)
Richmond, VA
Best ship and shipmates I've served with in 20+ yrs.


Deceased
June 30 2001


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Robert (Buster) Martin 
BM3/7th
02/66 to 06/69  

Carolina Power & Light
Cary, North Carolina
I have been looking to find some of my navy buddies. Johnny Reynolds from Nixa Missouri and Clem Clark from New Jersey.


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George G. (Wellman) Wellman   
SN/S-1
02/66 to 67
croswire@ bcpl.net
Millwright  In steel mill.
Baltimore MD
I Worked in Supply in the bow under the boson locker.


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Donald R. (Duck) Woelfel
FT2/Fox Division
02/66 to 02/70 
alphaone2@ juno.com  
Storekeeper, CEO of M.E-Tronics
4207 Sheva Lane, Hamburg, NY 14075
I am very happy to find a way to contact old friends. It would be great to talk to someone that I shared so much history with.


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Wm.J. (Billy) (Max) (Kink)  Kinkel
BM3/7th, Honor Side Boys, BM of the Watch, EX ,4th,
02/66 to 06/68 
maxkinkel@ aol.com
Radio and Television Broadcaster
Pompton Lakes, New Jersey
Since 1971, I have been known now as Max Kinkel, and for the last 20yr's, of my 30 year career in Show Business I have been in New York City on Radio & Television doing music & comedy on the phone w/listeners. In 1999, I fell in love with doing "All" Talk Radio. In 1971 after the loss of my first son, who was to be named Max, to honor his Spirit, I took his name. Ever since then I have been known as Max Kinkel.
Having been transferred from 7th division to Ex division, with help from My buddy Bob Myers in Ex div.who was Petty Officer in charge of Special Services, and also the Shipboard Radio Station. Bob hailed from Catskill New York, and with whom I shared car expenses with for driving home on weekend liberties, helped me transfer into Ex division. Upon the word that NN was transferring our ComSecFleet Flag to Com7thFleet Flag, heading for WesPacOps, Bob Myers was too short, I assumed as senior person in Special Services and the ship board Radio Station.
  In June of 67' knowing full well that our ship was heading to Vietnam, I surveyed the ships crew with hopes of finding their favorite type of radio station they would like, and overwhelmingly it was New York City's WABC,...So that is who I went to see, and I acquired from then morning man Herb Oscar Anderson, known as HOA, he kindly saw to it that the programming dept gave me all the stations jingles, so that we were able to try and duplicate Music Radio 77WABC New York City on board Newport News. We were 16,ooo miles away from home, and next to the jingles, that is the closest we came to fulfilling the intent. In the end, the jingles attained the goal, and in itself, that achieved my goal that I had set for myself at the onset. My desire was to help all my fellow shipmates, to endure those moments we all shared, when those who felt the pangs of the heart, sadden by their loneliness for those close to him, such feelings are only exacerbated by the isolation ship of standing!
 of condition III watches and the un-ending GQ's that took precedence over our lives, ... So, it was my desire to bring a modicum of joy to our shipmates, by giving all kinds of radio to the ship, R&B, Rock n'Roll, and Country for the crew, and we held open auditions for those seeking to be DJ's. It was great to have guys come up to the Radio Station, located right next to the ships Gee Dunk, and say they liked the station and what we were doing. It was because of that shipboard radio station that I made a 35 year career of it with stations like The Big 8 CKLW Detroit, NBC radio, CBS radio, K-Rock NYC w/Howard Stern. Since 1999 I have been into Talk Radio, my entire career, Press clippings, etc, can be seen by going to my website.


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C. R. (Bob) Jones
CS2/S-2 Division
02/66 to 06/68 
sooners702@ cableone.net 
CNC Machinist with Computer/Electronics background
702 Smith Rd.   Duncan, Ok    73533
It was great to have served on the USS Newport News. I met a lot of good people and hope to hear from some of them.


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Jesus (Chuy) Gandarilla
SK2/S1 Division
02/66 to 11/69 
sunflowyr42@ aol.com
Letter Carrier
Phoenix, Arizona
I am looking for Reggie B. Marlet from Detroit, MI.  If anyone has heard from him please let me know.  He was a store keeper 66-68.


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David (Surfer)  Burlingame
SN/Communications
02/66 to 08/68 
burlingd@ gvsu.edu 
Retired 26 years in law enforcement; Currently, Professor School of Criminal Justice, Grand Valley State University
Muskegon, Michigan
Wonderful ship and shipmates. A great "growing up experience" My self, Willie Williams and Thomas Diffendal (ships sail maker) sure had a lot of fun! Look forward to hearing from fellow Comm division shipmates. I am still sailing, got in my blood I guess, sail all over the great lakes on our 30 foot Pearson.


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Preston Ivey
SN/1st Division
02/66 to 09/69 
RaineyAutumn@ aol.com 
Rayioner/oiler
Jessup GA
Like to hear from old shipmates


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Anthnoy  Lenci
SFM3/R Division
02/66 to 06/67
alenci@ comcast.net
Strucural & misc Iron fabricater
summer/ sandwich ma, winter/ fortlauderdale fl.
I was transfered to Uss Yosimite, when we were in newport RI in 67. the ship was scheduled to go to vietnam,shortly after retuning to Norfolk.


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Patrick Voligny
SN/S3 Division
02/66 to 03/67
railitin@ hotmail.com
Forester
Chillicothe, Ohio
Looking for my old freind, Jeff Mosher. I was a barber in the crew shop, cheifs shop & officers shop.

 

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Roy (Butch) Davis
CS3/Commissary
02/66 to 04/68 
barbandbutch@ earthlink.net
Retired
Cascade VA
Looking for some old friends

 

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John Brickhouse
SFM3/ R Division
02/12/66 to 05/15/68 
john.brickhouse@ navy.mil
Operation Officer GS-12
Chesapeake, Virginia
This was the best time of my life. She was just a true lady who had class


Deceased
August 15 2011


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Gregory S (Step) Stepanenko
RMSN/OR Division
02/66 to 03/66
gstepan@ sbcglobal.net
Journeyman Heavy DutyTruck Mechanic
Pacifica CA

 

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John Emby
SN/4th Division
03/66 to 02/68
jemby@ tampabay.rr.com
Retired Painting Contractor
St.Petersburg FL
Enjoyed my time on the NEWS,spent some time as a sideboy & some on the Captains Gig.Many memories from the North Atlantic cruise & the first nan cruise.My generl quarters station was mount 52 5inch 38 powder room.I saw the pictures of the NEWS being scraped & it made me sick.If any of you guys remember me get in touch

 

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Edward D. (Ed) Price 
RM3/CR Division
03/66 to 10/68 
edrae@ verizon.net 
Weight & Research Analyst
Hobart, IN 46342


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W. Howard Brown II
SN/Weather Station/Div3/ 5 Inch Gunner
03/66 to 07/68

Color Scanner Operator  Charleston Newspapers
Charleston, WV


Deceased
Feb. 3 2008


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Robert W. (Rob) Combs
SN/6th, 3rd
03/66 to ?/68
rcinpct@ cableone.net
Retired
Prescott, AZ  86301
I was a 17 year old "innocent" when I stumbled aboard the "NN" but I grew up fast! I started out in 6th Div. but made some blunders and ended up in 3rd Div. After leaving in 68, I served aboard the USS Robert K. Huntington & USS. Stickell, then on to three naval air stations & was medically retired in 1975, just a few days before they decommissioned the "NN", If any one wishes to email me please do. 


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Angus R. Huskey
FA/E Division
03/66 to 06/66 
ahuskey7@ netscape.net 
Digital Technician for Bellsouth Telecommunications
Tullahoma, TN


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Mike (Ollie) O'Hara
GMG3/5th Division
03/66 to 05/68 
mick125o@ netscape.net 
Retired; School district Maintenance Superintendent
7 months Key Largo Fl./5 months Sea Isle City New Jersey
I will never forget my time on the News.From the northern Europe cruise,the Caribean,then through the canal and off to Hawai and Nam.Plenty of hard work,but with great friends and shipmates.Still keep in close contact with Roger(Freddy)Freitas,but would like to keep in touch with other friends.The o in my e-mail is a lower case letter.Oh by the way.the news is no longer in moth balls.Being from the Phila. area,I often went to the ship yard to see her.She has been scrapped.She was towed to Va.to be scrapped.Totally broke my heart.


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Ladd (Zimmy) Zimmerman
SN2/ OS Division
03/66 to 04/68 
zimmerman773@ aol.com
Chemical Sales/Consulant
Bettendorf IA 52722
I was on the signal bridge. I have had constant ringing in my ears since that time, but got lots of great action pics of gunfire.  I was proud to "grow up" on the Gray Ghost and now wear my NN Tee-shirts and hats with pride.  Would love to hear from anyone who served.

 

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Edward H. (Eddy) Wyman
SFP3/R Division 
03/66 to 11/68
kruisingkris@ aol.com
Plumber
Kerhonkson, NY

 

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Ken Drake
IC3/E Division
03/66 to 04/68
gonavy148@ verizon.net
Retired utilities systems operator for a va medical center
Scranton PA
good friends,good times,great memories.

 

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Patrick Quigley
EM2/E Division
03/66 to 10.68


Sparta NJ

 

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Joe (Mac) McMillen
BT3/B
04/66 to 03/68 

jpmcmillen@ yahoo.com
Retired

North Ridgeville, Ohio
The Newport News Never fired her guns in anger til, 66-68, She was a Great ship to serve on! All good seamen.


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Don (Don Petty) Petty 
RM3/RM
04/66 to 04/67
dpetty@ silverlink.net
Engineer for Johns Hopkins University and Farrier on the side
Kingston, Wa.
I will never forget my brother duty on this ship. This was My only ship in 22 years of service. I spent the rest of My career on Submarines (27 total).Went to Viet Nam, Da Nang, and Chu Lai also in 1967


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Arthur Ray (Woody) Woodall 
SN/OI Division
04/66 to 06/67
rwoodall@ charter.net
Director of Information Systems
Clarksville, TN


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Mark A Holgate 
SN/1st Division 
04/66 to 05/68 
missmel@ epix.net 
Retired
Tunkhannock, PA
I would like to contact Jim McMullen or
Thomas A. Thorsen.  Jim McMullen originally from
Charleston, SC; Thorsen from Michigan??  Nice to get in contact with Jim Kropelnicki and Gene Crone.


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Billy (Bill)  Richardson
WO/R
04/66 to 02/68 

Retired LCDR/Vitro Corporation/
Digital Systems International Corporation
RT 2, Box 32-Kosciusko, Mississippi 39090


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Robert F. (Bob) Manning
YN3/EX   
04/66 to 04/68

manning148@ hotmail.com 
Attorney/Editor in Chief, Tax Analysts Inc. Arlington, VA
Clifton, Virginia (Fairfax County) 
Did  time in the Spud Locker; then to Flag PAO (LT Frederick, JO1 Frank Castelucci)  (helped put out the at-sea daily paper during 66 NATO cruise) then to Legal Office ( LT Stepanovich,
Jim Reed, Bill Thomas, ENS Bob Goff) GQ Station was T2 shell deck, Left ship 4/68 with memories that are still fresh and vivid
32 years later. I'd enjoy hearing from shipmates via email, snail mail, or if you are in the Washington, DC area, give me a call.


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Del ( Chaplain)  Swan
Corporal/Marine Detachment
04/66 to05/68
delswan@ hotmail.com 
Industrial Manager
Euclid, Ohio
I grew up on the Newport-News. I learned lessons that I use everyday. Wish we could turn back the clock, and do it one more time.


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John T. Vander Laan
SN/1st, 3rd, and Fox
04/66 to 09/68  
 
 30 years in Telecommunications with Northwestern Bell and US West (retired 1998)
Andover, Minnesota


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William C. ("Bill" or "Craig") Hall
PFC/Marine Detachment
04/66 to 09/67
wchall1928@ aol.com
Attorney/Judge
120 Walnut St. Collierville, TN 38017


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John Byford (Smitty) Schmit
CYN3/ComsecFlt/Staff O R
04/66 to 06/67 
shortwheels53@ hotmail.com
Supt. plant Maint/ safety Supervisor 30yrs.
Steinauer,Nebr.-- Southeastern corner of state
Looking for shipmates who worked the radio room 66/67 time frame. Have good memories of the time served on the Newport News. Am looking for Scott J. Williams originally from the Philly. area, lost contact with him when he went to VX6 SQD.


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Thomas F. Lauraitis
RD2/OI Division
04/66 to 10/68
TFLWalleye@ aol.com 
Maintenance Mechanic
Oak Forest, IL
Great ship, great crew, many good times in many ports.


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Steve Loth
FTG3/Fox Division
04/66 to 09/68
SALFSS@ aol.com 
Manufacturers Representative
Upland CA
The Grey Ghost from the East Coast- seems like both a lifetime ago and yesterday.


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Greg (The Dog) Hinchman
EM2/E Division
04/66 to 09/71
greg.hinchman@ baesystems.com
Planning Supervisor BAE Systems Norfolk ship Repair
Chesapeake, VA
Giving 20 bucks a standby for liberty call!


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Hall, Wm. (Bill" or "Craig") Craig
PFC/Marine Detachment
04/66 to 09/67 
wchall1928@ aol.com 
Lawyer/judge
Collierville TN
Anyone who served with me, please e-mail or write a real letter.  Semper Fi!


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Norman (Norm) Meshaw
FTG3/Fox Division
04/66 to 09/68
NMeshaw@ Comcast.net  
Retired Coast Guard reserve LCDR
Cape Coral FL
Probably last crew to see her afloat - OOD at USCG Phila. when she was sent to scrap yard. I issued the Notice to Mariners when she was pulled out of the mud at the Navy base.


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Ronald (ron) phillips sr.
SM1/CS Division
04/66 to 09/70
phillips82@ knology.net 
Retired
Charleston S.C.
PLEASE E MAIL ME AND LEAVE YOUR NAME AND E MAIL ADDRESS.


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Gregory L. Kleve
BM3/ Side Cleaners
04/66 to 07/69 
pkgkleve@ aol.com
Retired from Western Electric/ATT&T/Lucent?Avaya
Omaha Nebraska
Those were some good times, sure did get around the world. The best was the North Atlantic and going to Oslo, Norway. My grandfather came from Stavanger, Norway. His family had tickets for me to fly there, if I could get leave and I was able to get a 2 day leave. I didn't have any idea this was going to happen. So that was very special.

 

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Ralph Kern
RD3/OI Division
04/66 to 09/68
rjkkek71@ windstream.net
Fieldservice engr. for Spang Pwr. Control
Sandy Lake, Pa.
Great Web site. Thanks to all who make it possible. I didn't realize how Great the ship was until she was gone.

 

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Edward G Roe
GMG2/5th & 6th Division
04/66 to 01/70
scubaed2@ verizon.net

Ronkonkoma NY

 

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Larry J (Sugar Bear) Leavell
BMSN/7th Division Stbrd MWB
04/66 to 10/68
larryjlevell@ verizon.net
Retired
Ruskin FL
Of all the ships our Navy has I was blessed to be amongst the 1st crew to take that elegant lady into battle. 7th Div was the best deck crew onboard. Remember the days of Olongopo City PI anyone??? Lpo's Wolf & Chadwick really were a part of making me the man I am today. Thanks dudes for the discipline & weekend liberty to New York.

 

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Randolph W Koenig
MR3/A Division
04/68 to 11/68
randyendywlf455@ aol.com

Hawley PA

 

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Charles (Mac) McCoy
BT2/B Division
04/66 to 05/67
charlie702011@ hotmail.com
welder retired
Rineyville KY
great site good imfo would like to hear from any shipmates that may rember me.

 

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Pete A. (Pap) Peters 
MM3/A Division
05/66 to 05/68
Peppers36@ aol.com
Machine tool repair
13691 Vintage Dr. SW Port Orchard, WA 98367
I worked in AC gang. Would like to hear from some people I worked with to see how life's been. If you'd like to talk drop me 
a line. Looking for "Corvette Charlie",


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Robert Gunn
FTG-3/Fox
05/66 to 11/69
rgunn@ ci.modesto.ca.us
Senior Construction Inspector City of Modesto--- 
28 years Modesto, Ca.
I'm looking forward to the 99 reunion and seeing old friends.


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Richard H. James III
SN/Mess Deck, E Div.
05/66 to 01/67
rhjiii47@ yahoo.com
Retired
Rancho Cordove CA
I spent first cruise (North Atlantic) on the mess decks. Then a short period in  the deck force and finally to E-Div while awaiting A school.


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James M. (Jim)  Dowd
GMG3/2nd
05/66 to 01/70
jjumpdog99@ aol.com 

Bunker Hill, W.V.
Looking to hear from any of the guys who served on the best ship in the navy. Trying to relive those "Glory Daze"!!!


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Jim Ennes
LT/Naval Security Group Detachment
05/66 to 05/67
jim@ ennes.com 
Retired
Seattle Washington area
I rode Newport News with Admiral Masterson's Second Fleet Staff, leaving for a tour in USS Liberty which was attacked by Israel on my first trip. For details of that, check my web site
at   http://www.ussliberty.com. 


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John (Skin Head) Plowman 
SN/Fox
05/66 to 09/67
johnaplowman@ yahoo.com
Systems Analyst-Boise State University
Meridian, Idaho


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Dr. William D. (Bill, "Admiral") Firman
FTG2/Fox Division
05/66 to 11/69 
vetsvette@ cfl.rr.com 
Lockheed Martin V.P. (retired)
Orlando, Florida
I spent half a lifetime as an aerospace executive -- but the fondest memories of my life are of those few years spent on Newport News with some of the finest men I'll ever know.


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Thomas V. (TV)  Kimball Jr.
SF3/R Division
05/66 to 09/68 
thomaskimball@ comcast.net 
Correctional Captain
Salisbury, Maryland
would like to hear from R-Division shipmates.


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Steve Wacker
RD3/OI Division
05/66 to 02/69
swac@ cox.net 
retired(city of norfolk)
norfolk va
Glad to see ship again.


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Virgle K.(Nelly) Nelson
SM2/OC/SM/MAA
05/66 to 04/72 
vknelso@ msn.com 
us navy retired/sales associate for wal-mart
danville, wv
nn was the greatest, hated to see her go, would like to hear from people who remember me


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Tom Ford
IC3/E Division
05/66 to 07/68
trjr47@ msn.com
Retired 30 years AT&T now a Motor Coach Driver
Dubuque, IA
My 2+ years aboard Newport News was not only a learning experience but a maturing one. I truly want to thank all that helped in both areas. I think quite often of my time at sea and that it was the most peaceful and relaxed times I have had.

 

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Paul Trahan
YN2/Admirals Staff
05/66 to 09/67

Retired Banker
Wilmington DE
Many great memories of duty served on this super ship.  Good times with shipmates and working to serve Admiral Duncan before being transferred to USS Springfield when USS Newport News was sent to Viet Nam.

 

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George A. (Hopalong) Cassidy 
CT2/Ops
06/66 to 11/66
gacassidy@ earthlink.net 
Computer operator and cruise agent.
Mystic, CT
I was a CT assigned to Adm. Moore's staff for what I think was a NATO Operation in the Fall of '66.  Our ports of call were
Portsmouth, England, Oslo, Norway, Denmark and then through the Kiel Canal to Hamburg, Germany then back home to Norfolk, VA


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Richard A. (Dick) Grieco 
YN2/EX 
06/66 to 07/67 

Civilian Servant
Pearl Harbor, La 70452
Did two tours, Also see 11/60


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Michel D (John) Johnston 
SN/1st DIV. 
06/66 to 11/69 
turbo82@ bellsouth.net 
Assembler GM Doraville
Lawrenceville GA.
Best ship in the Navy. Thunder all the way.


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James Nerison
PC3/EX
06/66 to 11/69
jnerison@ msn.com 
General Contractor
19466 Oelke Drive, Prior Lake, MN 55372
Looking for Crew Members present during 
my time period. Especially Kenny Wright, and Huey McKeller.


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Mike Bruckheimer
RD2/OI
06/66 to 01/70 
aa206@ BFN.org 
Technical Support Systems Consultant Information Systems
Buffalo, NY
Just found this site She was a beautiful Ship!


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Joseph M Romero
SN/Nan--S3--Ex
06/66 to 02/70 
kc5mip@ Yahoo.Com 
House Cleaning Service/Retired
San Antonio, TX.
Brings back a lot of old memories.


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Lester (Buster) Reeves
ET3/ OE Division
06/66 to 06/67
reevesfarm@ aol.com  
Farmer / Rancher and rodeo announcer
Nashville, AR
Was happy to find these pages...sorry I didn't look sooner


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Richard P. (Chopper) Alexander
EM3
06/04/66 to 11/24/69
beckster47@ msn.com 
Logtruck Driver
630 Ash Street Monroe OR 97456
It was an honor to serve on the Gray Ghost. I have a lot of wonderful memories. If you are out there I'm looking for Booker T. and Rusty. If you remember me or memories of the Thunder, please contact me .thanks


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Helmut Boehl
DC2/ R Division
06/66 to 11/69
hboehl@ yahoo.com
Printing Production Manager
135 Mary Brown Hill Road Laurens NY 13796
I am a member of NN Museum on the USS Salem in Quincy MA. I had a good time while stationed on the "News" for almost 4 years. But I must say the work parties on the Salem were great and brought back a lot memories a good time had by all. I have made many friends, old and new, the loss of Norm Swanson really hurts. Have been to several reunions as well. Look forward to hearing from old shipments.


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Timothy D. (Tim) Haupt
FTG2/Fox Division
06/66 to 11/69
tdhaupt1@ hotmail.com
Retired
Daytona Beach, FL
It is nice to see quite a few shipmates and Division mates on the News' website. I am especially happy to see Gunner Mitchell's name on the crew list, a guy with a great sense on humor. Looking forward to hearing from some of my old shipmates from the ’67-‘68 and ’68-’69 West Pac Cruises.


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Thomas (Tom)  L Rhodes
SN/Dental Striker
06/66 to 06/67
madreddog@ charter.net  
South Texas


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Michael (Mike) Bolling
AG3/Operations  
06/66 to 12/67 
mikenlinda@ comporium.net   
Mechanical Engineer
Rock Hills SC


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John P Burke
BT3
06/66 to 05/67 
jjohnpburk@ aol.com
Retired from Chrysler Corp as a pipefitter
Pontiac Mich
Always wished I would have stayed on her and went to Vietnam.  But would had stayed six more months,and that was out of the question

 

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Michel Johnston
SN 1st & S-2 Division
06/66 to 11/69
hondaturbo82@ hotmail.com

Lawrenceville GA

 

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Jerry L. Castle 
YN3/Engineering 
07/66 to 06/68 
JCastle123@ aol.com
Sales Rep
Severna Park, MD


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Philip St. Pierre
RD3/OI Division
06/66 to 07/69
Dizzy0098@ aol.com 
Truck Driver
Sandown NH


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Alan (Mack) Mackiewicz
SN/S2,3rd, Fox, Fleet Wx Office
06/66 to 07/67
alangm@ shaw.ca  
Retired Millwright, Pipefitter, Heavy Equipment Mech
Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
Went airedale just before 67 Nam cruise and ended up in NAS Kingville TX. It was years before I had any idea how fortunate I was to have served on CA 148. The lessons that were pounded into me remain to this day.


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Jim ( crabs and stamplicker) O'Rourke
PC3/EX Division
06/66 to 01/70  
hullygull69@ yahoo.com 
writer/poet
Cleveland OH
does anyone remember when i made a mail run with an armed marine gaurd / we left the ship on the coast of Nam and hit the beach to pick up the ships mail if you remember the month and year it would help i forgot


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Tom Reynolds
LTJG/3ird/Fox Division
06/66 to 06/68 
tomreynolds4@ aol.com  
Retired (USN)
Alexandria VA
I remember my days in NN with great fondness and am pleased to see so many 3ird and Fox division shipmates and wardroom members in these pages.  It's good to relive one's youth.  I retired as a Captain in '98 after a typical surface line career and having commanded an FFG and a Naval Station (Phila).  Been married for 29 years--met my wife Kate when we were both teaching at the Naval Academy (she as one of the first three women to teach there).  We're enjoying active retirement in the DC area, mostly trying to stay ahead of a large yard and to control two Scottish terriers. Would enjoy hearing from old shipmates anytime. 


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Karl H. Hutzler
Captain/Marine Detachment
06/66 to 06/68 
karllynda@ aol.com
Retired
Atlanta GA
Sorry to see that so few of the Marines from my time are on the list, would like to hear from anyone or all!


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Jim Johnson
RD3/OI Division
06/66 to 11/69
johnson5628@ roadrunner.com
Retired steel Worker
Farrell PA

 

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Charles F. (Gunner) Mitchell 
CWO2/Weapons Dept (Fox) 
07/66 to 08/68  

gunnerm@ usafns.com  

                                                  
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Programmer (retired)/CW3 US Army (Ret.)
New Bern, NC  
I was the Fire Control Gunner '66-'68.

 

 

[ Gunner Mitchell 1966[ Gunner Mitchell 1998]

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Tim (The Kid) Kidd 
FTGSN/Fox Div
07/66 to 07/68  

3M Construction Sales
Herndon, VA
I spent the whole war with a guitar in my hands. Max Northcutt kept my amplifier working with parts out of a radar unit. Max turned out to be the talent.


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Carl Crock
MR3/A Division
07/66 to 10/68 
tcrock2006@ sbcglobal.net
retired from  gm and now rebuild antique tractors
Greenfield, Indiana
would like to hear from anyone from the a div that remembers me...or anyone else..my biggest mistake was making mr2 and getting transferred off thunder onto a miserable guided missle destroyer ddg_17 .. spent my last  year on it and couldn't wait to get out.. but now realize the  of the best experiences of my life good and bad were spent on the newportnews


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Paul E. Henson
CS1/s/2
07/66 to 02/69

Driver
Virginia Beach, Va.
I love this ship so much that I shipped over just for a set of orders back to her and if it would be possible and she was still around i would do it all over again


Deceased
2-27-2006


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Harry E (Eddie) Morris
SN/CR Division
07/66 to 06/68
emorr4@ tampabay.rr.com
Retired truck driver
Tampa, Fl
Like to hear from anyone from the first westpac cruise. Best ship in the fleet. would love to hear from any of the old radio and main comm guys


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Joel E. Greenberg
FTG3/Fox
07/66 to 11/69
joel@ optonline.net
Formerly Route Sales; currently, Post-Closer at Crossland Mortgage 
20 Bernard Street, Merrick, NY 11566
I chose to be listed in this grouping because my beautiful face never appeared in the 68/9 Cruise Book.  However, the pictures I took of the "frozen projectiles from the infamous  Turret 2 did .


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Michael J. (Grubs) Gruber III
SA/1st
07/66 to 09/66
mjgruber@ facstaff.wisc.edu  
Security Supervisor-Crime Prevention
Black Earth, Wisconsin
It was truly an honor to serve aboard the Newport News for the short time I was aboard her. Since this was the very first ship I served on, it will always hold a special place in time for me. It was truly sad she had to go the the scrap yard, but she will live on in history.


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Oliver G. (Skip)  Fricke
SK3/ Supply
07/66 to 04/68
ofricke@ woh.rr.com 
Sales Manager/Licensed Sports Jewelry and Watches
Dayton, OH
I have some great memories of shipmates.


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Kenneth W. (Ken) Clark
SN/Deck Division
07/66 to 05/67
kclark6@ stny.rr.com 
Architectural Hardware Consultant (AHC)
Castle Creek, New York  13744


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William K. (Barney) Moritz 
IC3/E Division
07/66 to 06/67
wmoritz@ aaahawk.com
software developer
Hollywood, Florida
Where's Montague and Schinkel?

 

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David Croyle
CT3/Staff 2nd Fleet/Naval Security Group
07/66 to 05/67 

Retired Telcom. Engineer
Best and biggest US Navy Cruiser at he time. Loved the experience. My memories grow fonder as time passes. Proud to be part of this great ship's history!

 

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Eduardo Raul (Eddie) Esparza
SS3/S-3 Division
07/66 to 06/68 
ayesparza@ sbcglobal.net
37 years as an Account Executive in Transportation started a new business "Hour Glass services"
 El Paso/Texas
I had good shipmates in Fred Devito,Bill Cuellar and Gary Hill and James Johnson.And,I was fortunate to have served under LTJG Larry Delong.I felt good about our deployment to Viet Nam whe had an excellent ships "CO".We understood our task ahead and we were proud to be part of it.

 

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John C Noll
ETN2/OE Division
08/66 to 01/70

jcn48@ comcast.net
Field Service Engineer
Claremont, NH
 


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Michael Dau
CTO2/ComSecondFlt Staff
08/66 to 1967
mdau@ panetwork.com
Parts Manager, Capitol Trailways Bus, Harrisburg, PA
Camp Hill, PA
Came aboard right out of A school and the time aboard was the thrill of my career.   


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Ernie (Mack)  McDonald
HM3
08/66 to 05/67
erniemcdonald@ cs.com 
Safety Engineer
New Albany, IN


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Robert Puckett
RD3-RD1/OI Division
08/66 to06/68 
kfdkfd34@ ameritech.net
Business Owner
Dayton Ohio


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Thomas (Randy) Moore
CS3/CS Division
08/66 to 08/68
Song4season@ msn.com  
Marketing Director
Brookville KY
Born and raised in Newport News, Virginia and proud to have served on the Grey Ghost for first Viet Nam tour


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Frederick W. DeVito
SHS1/S-3 Division
08/66 to 01/70 
fwdevito@ aol.com 
President F.W. DeVito, Inc/ retired Alexandria Virginia Police Dept 1985
5  Rose Street, Stafford, Va  22554
If I was eighteen years old again I would not change a thing in time served aboard the USS NEWPORT NEWS. I can only remember the good times I had. Hey you guys like Larry Delong, Jim Snedden, Larry Johnson, Gary Rice from S-3 Div lets find each other. My life long freind Tony Dejerolme from H-Div just lives down the street I know you must remember Tony from Niles , Ohio


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Bill (dollar bill) Mathys
EN3/A Division Diesel Gang
08/66 to 08/68 
bmath6370@ aol.com
diesel mechanic, atlantic detroit diesel
ridgefield park,new jersey 07660
best wishes to all the guys from "a" division.still have many good memories of life on "thunder".


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Chuck Greene
MM3/M Div. Eng. Rm. 3
08/66 to 10/67 
chuck936g@ netscape.net 
Corrections Officer at State Correctional Inst. @ Pittsburgh
New Castle, PA
I enjoyed my brief time on the "News". Especially the Carribean Cruises. I worked in #3 engine room. I'd be glad to hear from others. Went to submarines in "67.


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William (Bill)  H. Teasley
CPL/Marine Detachment
08/66 to 08/68 
cuz546@ yahoo.com
Retired
Grand Bay AL


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Leonard (Tex) Murdoch
SN/1st Division
08/66 to 06/68
leonardmurdoch@ hotmail.com  
U.S. Navy (Ret.)  RV & Mini Storage Manager
Henderson Nevada
Finally retired last year, moved out here to Las Vegas to be close to our sons.  We are expecting our first grandchild in February.  Anybody ever know what happened to Jim Galen?  I was very proud to have served aboard "Thunder" and I am exceptionally proud to have known such a valliant crew.  We had some very good times together and the guys in 1st Div and Side Cleaners will always be my brothers.  I still laugh when I think about the time Augie (Augustine) came down into the compartment with 2 eyeballs tatoo'd on his butt cheeks.  You guys will always be in my memories and my prayers. I would love to hear from any of you guys. 


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John W. (Lumpy) Heim
YN3/Admin
08/66 to 05/68
vidcity@ comcast.net 
Retired 
Venice FL
What great times we had and what a great ship she was!  I look forward to hearing from those who knew me.


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Bobby (Jersey) O'Neill
SN/1st Division
08/66 to 07/68
bobbyo1120@ aol.com 
Retired
Fairlawn NJ
Have very fond menmories of the guys in first division.  Had a wild time with Bill Dunn, Ronnie Presco.  Had a great time singing with Bill Dunn,Nappi on Canadan TV when we attended the Naval assemble in Halifax.  Wild dreams of Subic Bay. Got went to wprk and back to school.  Got married in 72, and we are still going strong.  We adopted three siblings., they all grown. 


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Ken Casida
SFP2/R Division
08/66 to 05/68
kcasida007@ aol.com
Pilot
Longview TX
My time on the NN was one of the best times of my life, I think of it all the time, I miss the guys I served with and would like to hear from them

 

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George R Morgan
SA/Pipe Fitter
08/66 to 08/68


Lebanon IN

 

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Michael (Gunner) Herbey 
GMG3/3in 50aa
09/66 to 09/68
whiskydown@ aol.com
Sales
Clinton Township, Michigan


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Danny Petty
RD-3/OI division
09/66 to 12/69
mail363767@ pop.net
Program Manager  INTECS International
12320 Single Oak Fredericksburg, Va.
I was surprise to surf on to this page. Sure hope there are more crew members alive than the ones signed up


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John R. (Jack) Lane 
LTJG/Main Battery AA Battery
09/66 to 07/69
jackson1@ aol.com
Director Dallas Museum of Art
Dallas TX


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Ron (Blitz) Prisco
SK3/1st/4th/7th/supply
09/66 To 08/68 

rpca148@ frontiernet.net 
Metro  North Commuter Railroad  RadiomanCurrent Home Port    Red Hooks, NY
"Any man who may be asked what he did  to make his life worthwhile  can respond with a good deal of pride and  satisfaction, I served  on the  Newport News
Ble Thunder CA148


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George (Bunky)  Darker 
RM3/CR Division
09/66 to 06/68 
Rascal-T@ webtv.net  
Plumber
Tamaqua, PA
Where's Kenny Cronin and the rest of the gamblers in the radio div. Great ship and proud to serve on Her.


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Charlie Dawson
ETR3/OE
09/66 to 01/70 

Dawson67@ valornet.com 

Oklahoma City police officer/Internal Affairs
 13104 Canal Court, Piedmont, Ok 73078


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Lawrence (Larry) Webster
FTG3/Fox Division
09/66 to 09/68 
webster@ dhcd.state.md.us  
Accountant/Auditor
Bel Air MD
I never thought there would be a web site for the USS Newport News


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Patrick J. (Pat/Yeo) Carrigan
YNSN/EX-Capt's Office
09/66 to 09/68 
pcarrigan@ mail.com 
Retired
Stuart FL
Went from Newport News to being a "Bubblehead" on 3 nuclear fast-attack submarines, i.e. USS SCAMP, USS SKATE, USS SKIPJACK. Best move I ever made!


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Rafael (Ralph) Mulero
E3/CR Division
09/66 to 07/68
r_mulero@ verizon.net
Car Haul (Truck Driver)
Newark, Delaware


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Frank Staines
SN/CR/OR Division
09/66 to 09/68
frank.staines@ arbitron.com  
Facilities Engineer
Columbie MD
Had two great years on the news. One as Comsecondflt,and one to Vietnam. Have lots of good memories of shore leave with guys like tom boyette, denny simon, jeff swing, steve trent jones, and ken cronin. Ill be at the next reunion.


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James M. (Jim) Wood
QM3/Navigation
09/66 to 01/70
james_344@ msn.com
Electrician
Elkhart Indiana
Thanks to all for the wonderful memories


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Frazier Lee
YN3/OE Division
09/66 to 09/68 

Farmer
Fort Wayne In
Remember that first strike in Viet Nam. Scared to death. Still can remember the words counter battery. But, we all grew up in a hurry, and still today I use those experiences. When afraid just do it. What was that place that let us in then wouldn't let us out? Captain MaCarty was at peak performance on that one at about 2 oclock. harassment and interdiction always remember whose- Anyway a great life experience.


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James L. Straub
YN2/EX Division
09/66 to 12/68
jim47@ zoominternet.net   
Slippery Rock, PA
Great site!  I'm looking for Danny Beauchamp who was a PN3 on board during the same time period.


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Dennis Jones
LTjg/Boilers, Aux
09/66 to 06/71 
dennisj@ mac.com  
Engineer
Carlsbad, CA


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Robert L (Bob) Romano
IC2/E Division
09/66 to 08/69 
wirybob@ aol.com
AT&T Retired
Phila. PA


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Paul E Tolson
IC3/E Division
09/66 to 11/69 
petey@ dmv.com 
Mechanic
Chestertown MD


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Michael L. (Mike) Edwards
GMG3/2nd Division
09/66 to 09/68
mikeandjoycee@ aol.com   
Retired Machinist - A Permanent Deacon & Parish Life Coordinator at a Catholic Church
Louisville KY
I found this page by accident and I am excited about the possibility of hearing from some of the men I served with. The Newport News was the best ship in the Navy with by far the best group of men serving on her. I hope to hear from you soon.


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Karl Weilbacher Jr
SN/NAN
09/66 to 09/67
kawjr@ bellsouth.net
Retired Navy / Plumbing Contractor
Fernandina Beach, Florida
When I reported aboard I was first in deck division and a 3" mount, then I went mess cooking and ended up going to NAN Division striking for QM. Won East Coast All Navy Wresting Tournament at Yorktown Weapons Station. Also 5th at the Interservice Wrestling Tournament, Tinker AFB, OK. Transfered in Sept '67 to USS SIERRA (AD-18) to coach COMCRUDESLANT Wrestling Team. Advanced to QM2 before leaving service Oct 1969. Reenlisted June 1980, QM2 changing to HT2 then NDT (1982) HT1 - 1983, HTC - 1985, LDO ENS - 1989, retired LT - July 1997.


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Ken Fink
YN3/EX Division
09/66 to 11/68
kennethfink@ aol.com 
Dept of Env. Protection, State of NJ
Pemberton NJ
Service aboard Thunder and the good times is a major highlight of my life.  One I would not trade for all the money in the world.  Hope to here from my old pals. 


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Jeffery B. (Jeff) Kleve
BM2/Side Cleaners
09/66 to 02/70 
jckleve@ evertek.net
Welder
Ocheyedan IA
I had a good time serving on the NN. Lots of good memories. I hope that I can hear from any of you.

 

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Walter (Tad) Waterfield
RM3/CR Division
09/66 to 08/70
tadwarerfield@ yahoo.com
Ret U.S.N Ret Police Officer
Glade Valley NC
Would like to hear frome anyone from the OR/CR division. Also looking for RM3 Williams

 

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James Lang
SN/5th Division
09/66 to 02/70
hollylolly01@ yahoo.com
Eastpointe MI

 

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James Halliwill
SFM3/Repair Division
09/66 to 09/68
mhalliwill@ dishmail.net

Nashville MI
 

 

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John A Tweel
LT/Boiler Div/MPA
09/66 to 07/68
jtweel@ aol.com
Distillery, make and sell Wasmunds Single Malt Whisky.
Catharpin, VA
I was the GQ OOD out on the Bridge for the first Viet Nam deployment from Sep 67 to May 68. Have photo wearing flak jacket and OOD helmet there. Regular Underway 3 Section Watch station was OOD. Was B Div Off then MPA. COs were McCarty and Snyder

 

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Max Northcutt
SN - 1st/FOX
10/66 to 05/68
mnorthcutt@ cafes.net
Max Northcutt & Associates, Land Surveyors
Manchester, TN
Hope to see everyone in Norfolk in '99. Would like to hear from Fox Div shipmates onboard for the '67-'68 Vietnam Cruise.

[ Max Northcutt ][ Max Northcutt ]

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Joe (Rags)  Ragsdale 
RD3/OI
10/66 to 07/68 

Hyd. Tech, Lockheed Martin  aircraft Corp.
Canton, Georgia
The "news" was the most beautiful ship in the navy. sorry shes gone.


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Tom (Pritch) Pritchett 
RM 3/cr
10/66 to 07/69 

Foreman Illinois Central Railroad
Benton, Illinois


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Michael L (Mike) Garland 
ETN3/OE Division
10/66 to 01/70
mgarland@ stimanatee.net
Retired Deputy Sheriff
Fairport, N.Y.
Looking for Jim Dowd GM3 2nd Division 1966-1970

  

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Emmett ("Frenchy"  "Rob" Butch)  Robichaux 
RM2/CR
10/66 to 06/70 
butch12345@ comcast.net
Retired
Houma, Louisiana
Great memories, great friends, great experiences.
Shipboard memories are great to look back on and it would be fun to relive some of them. I'm still in contact with some of the radiomen such as Jim Poff, Bill Laschober, Joe Proskauer's family, Ken Cronin, Roland Dockery, Tim Thompson, Ed Price, Dave Burlingame, Carl Cole, Richard Myers, Keith Nobel. I would love to hear from anyone in the radiogang from 67 to 70.


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Donald Hock
SN/OI
10/66 to 09/68
don-hock@ netpath-rc.net 
Auto repair shop owner
Reidsville, N.C.
One Hell of a ship! There will never be another  to match her. What I think made her great was  her crew. We knew how to 
hang together and help each other. That's what I remember most about the Newport News. I'd really like to hear from  some of my old shipmates.


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Hugh (Pud) Stapleton
L/Cpl/Marine Detachment
10/66 to 07/68 
rustapleton@ verizon.net
Social Worker
Phila., Pa., 19104
The best experience of my life.


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Jim (Ricochet) Krauth
RD3/OI
10/66 to 10/68 
jkrauth@ presnellgroup.com
Land Surveyor/Partner/Civil Engineering Company
Louisville, Kentucky
Would like to hear from some of my shipmates in the OI Division.


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Stephen P. Boring
SN/EX Division
10/66 to 08/68
bringmebooks@ aol.com
Bookseller
San Diego CA


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Paul A. (Gator) Ghiotto
SK3/7th-S2-S1 Divisions
10/66 to 08/68 
paulghiotto@ hotmail.com 
National Park Ranger  (since 1970)
Jacksonville, FL
Update the fact that on Aug. 23, 2008 it will have been 40 years since my departure from the News; that my wife, Hazel, and I have been married for 37 years; and remove the ages of the kids. Also, enjoyed the May 2008 working party in Quincy and am looking forward to the 2009 reunion in Baton Rouge.


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Steven Evans (Tinker) Messenger
FTG3/Fox Division
10/66 to 10/68
smessenger@ artelco.com 
Stained glass builder
Clinton, Arkansas


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Michael  A. (Mike)  Kohart
SN/Fox Division
10/66 to 10/68 
mkohart@ tds.net
Oakwood OH
This is really a neat web page


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George W. (Bill)  Blanchard
SN/Gunnery
10/66 to 09/67
BB3250@ cox.net 
Sales
Poquoson VA
Started on the deck force, then to the mess decks and then as a yeoman in gunnery.  5' forward gun mount was my duty station.  Received a hardship seperation from active duty to take over my father's insurance business when he died in 1967.  I am still in the insurance business


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Warner (Heart) Heartwell
FN/B Division
10/05/66 to 08/68
heartwellw@ msn.com
Retired Truck Mechanic...Now self employed
Durham NC
This is the first time since 1968 that I've heard the names "Thunder" and "Grey Ghost from the East Coast" This site is awsome! I sure would love to hear from more guys from B division, and Boiler #1. Those memories are priceless and eternal. But all of my ex-shipmates are special to me. We have a history together, and that's special. Take care guys and God Bless!


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Mike (Ollie) Ohara
GMG3/5th Division
10/66 to 05/68
mick125o@ hotmail.com
Retired
N Ft Myers FL
Mt.51 mt captain. Had the Marines.Blew out the windows on the bridge.Captain McCarty and the rest of the officers hit the deck.1st nam cruise.

 

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James F (Pineapple) Elvester
EN3/A Division Hydrolic-gang
10/66 to 11/69

Carpenter
Las Vegas NV

 

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John Whiteknact
CYN3/CR/OR Division
10/66 to 08/68
jewhitek@ suddenlink.net
Retired Chemical Plant Operator from Geismar La.
Georgetown, TX
I ran into some sailors from the News in San Francisco when the ship returnded from her (I think) second Westpac and went aboard.  It was about as homesick as I've ever been.  Just seeing the names here made the faces pop into my head.  We've had some good times since then too, I'm sure and will have many more.  I've had way more from life than I ever put into it and I hope all of you have too.

 

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Jimmy Alway
SN/!st Division
10/66 to 10/68
jalway2@ optmum.net
Electric and gas consultant
Pompton Lakes NJ
Hello to Jim Kropelnicki #1 Turret Projectile Loading Platform.All THE Best.

 

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James C Robinson
SN/Weapons
10/66 to 09/68
jcrobinson1945@ yahoo.com

Louisville KY
The Navy helped bring discipline to my life and it has helped me te be a better Christian today. I thank God for my experience in the Navy and aboard the USS Newport News CA148. 

 

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Dexter (Dex) Goad 
FTGC/Fox
11/66 to 10/69
dexter.goad@ gmail.com
Retired FTCM, USN and WECO/AT+T/LUCENT/GENERAL DYNAMICS




Greensboro, NC
Actually served two tours on Thunder; 4/61-5/64 and 11/66-10/69 (Instructor at GLAKES  between these tours). Would like to hear from shipmates from either of these periods.
Favorite Photos      [ Dex's Favorite Photos (22k) ]



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Ronald D. Cavalier
BM3
11/66 to 11/68 
cavalier@ neo.rr.com
Owner of a german restaurant Geisen Haus
North Canton Ohio


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William (Bill) Younkins
MM3/M
11/66 to 09/69
wyounkins@ myactv.net  
Retired
Hagerstown, Md.
Would like to talk to guys from m-div. 66-69
four years in the Navy was probably the worst mistake I had every made in my life. After being aboard the Newport News, it seemed to come all together. Viet Nam wasn't the greatest thing either. I met a lot of nice guys and a lot of traveling.  Bill


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Frederick L. Murden
MM3/Engine Room
11/66 to 06/69  

Printer
Collinsville, IL
Searching for fellow engine room crew. If you remember me, please send e-mail.


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Richard Binner
PH3/EX Photo Lab
11/66 to 07/68  

photographer
Leawood, Kansas
harry & me, we took alot of photos of  newport news a great experience. still taking photos presently part time, aerial photos of football and baseball stadiums, anyone who knows me send me
an e-mail.


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Bradley L Smith
SF2/ R Division
11/66 to 11/69
agt2000@ attbi.com  
Plumber
Peabody MA
I was aboard for first and second deployments to Vietnam. I was assigned to the pipe shop.


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Jerry V. Cross
LT/Communication Dept.
11/66 to 10/68
jvcross@ hiwaay.net 
Retired system analyst (defense contractor, missile defense T&E)
Huntsville, AL
The older I get, the more I remember the short two years in Newport News.  I left active duty after that, 'cause I knew it couldn't get any better than setting records on the world's largest cruiser.  And where else could I have worked with people as good as those in the Comm Department?  I finished a reserve career, and am now drawing that retired pay. Also, been retired from civilian career since 9/2003.  Life is actually good without work (and with a good wife)!  Hope to be at the next reunion in Charleston SC.


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Ronald A ( TC Top Cat) Shavers
CS3/CS Division
11/30/66 to 03/13/69
alan.ronald@ sbcglobal.net
Retired
Galesburg IL
looking to hear from anybody from S2 trying to find James Thatster or roach or the Barkley brothers.I was the wild one TC TOPCAT;

 

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Ramon (Ray) R Paredes
DK1/S4
11/66 to 04/70
ramonparedes6@ gmail.com
Retired DKCS/  MSC Purser
Vallejo CA
A time to remember North Atlantic cruise/Vietnam l & ll

 

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Marlin John (MJ) (John) Berry
GM3/5th Division
12/66 to 10/68
jjberry@ juno.com 
Carpenter
201 Belmont Ct. Apple Valley, MN 55124


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Charles A. (Chuck) Crumpton
BM3/4th Division Starboard side
12/66 to 01/68 
gingersnapzs52@ bellsouth.net
Construction Equipt Operator Enviromental Jefferson Co. AL. Retired US Army National Guard.
Pinson ALI am looking for Clem Clark  and Ronnie Chandler

 

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Michael D Handson
GM2/Weapons
12/66 to 06/69
rhandson@ hfhighschool.org

Manhaten IL
Looking to contact any shipmates that I served with during the first two Viet Nam tours.

 

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Robert ( Yak)  Iacopucci
RD2 E5/OI
66 to 70
yakmanb@ aol.com
Mail Processing Equiptment Mechanic
9 Rush St. Somerville Ma
Retired AE1 from squadron VR62 


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James D. Shadoan
BM1 
1966 to 1966 

Probation/Parole Supervisor
Taylorsville, UT 84123-3163


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Karl Kier
FTG2/Fox
1966 to 1969
GunnerKier@ prodigy.net
CWO4WEPS(ret)
Valrico, FL
I started in the "News" in dry-dock where we hand-carried bricks to line the boilers from rail cars on the pier up the
gangway then down to the boilers. On shakedown we went to Gitmo where it was reported we made 45kts. Then Europe through Kiel Canal and eventually to the gun line off Vietnam. If I recall correctly, we fired over 120K rds 8" alone on that tour.


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Loyd Duncan (Kingfish) Taylor
BM2/MA/Deck
1966 to 1968

DECEASED 1971


DECEASED 
1971


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Robert Michael (Mike) tuckerSH3/S3 Division
1966 to 1969
msweeney1949@ hotmail.com 
Building and Grounds Supervisor
Shirley, Illinois
Would like to hear from any of ship's service men. Don't have computer at home--this is my secretary's email--don't hesitate to use it
.


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Tom Ryals
PHC (PJ) (NAC) Ret./Photo Lab - Second Fleet Staff
1966 to 1967 
tryals@ crewone.com  
http://www.crewone.com  
Television Producer
Reedville, Virginia
I am wondering if the steel table we put in the photo lab was still there when CA-148 was decomed. Where is YNC  Hardiman from the Captain's Office? And where is CWO Robles?


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Joe (Mac) McCoy
DC3/R Division
66 to 69 
joemc@ eastex.net 
Retired
Rye TX
I would especially love to get in touch with Dale Crawford, my best friend from the U.S.S. Newport News.  Also remember with fond memories...DeLong, Richard "RAM" Meyers, "Flip" Flibotta and Ishmail "Chief" Osborne


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Terry E. Beamer
FTG3/Fox Division
1966 to 10/69 
beamert@ rcn.com
Sales
Easton PA
It's been a long time. Feel free to contact me any time!


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Wes Taber
GMG3/5th Division
1966 to 1968
westaber@ sbcglobal.net
retired from interstate brands corp. 1999 work at walmart now
Emporia KS
Miss some of the good times i had aboard Newport News


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Joseph Lambert
SN/OI Division
66-68
chiefjla@ cox.net 
Retired
Brusly LA
This was the best duty I ever had, we were always "ON STATION, READY FOR CALL FOR FIRE"

 

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Dennis Brooks
FTG3/Fox Division
1966 to 1967
papadeny@ juno.com
South Dennis MA

 

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Louie (Shump) Shumpert
RD3/OI Division
1966 to 08/68
lewisandelaine@ yahoo.com
Retired
West Columbia SC
Any persons assigned to the Radar Unit during 1966-68, I would like to hear from.

 

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Joseph (Joe) Proskauer
RM3/CR Division
1966 to 1969


One of our shipmates, Joseph "Joe" Proskauer, RM3, passed away at 61 on March 3, 2008 after a lengthy illness. Joe came aboard in ‘67 and made several cruises aboard the News including the first Nam cruise and was a proud member of the Radio Gang. Joe married Paula Owen and together had three children. He was born in Chicago and lived in Houma, LA after his discharge where he founded and operated Cajun Comfort Air Conditioning & Heating. All will remember him as being fun-loving and he excelled at anything he cared to take on. His many talents included bowling, softball, pool, poker, boxing, cooking, and an uncommon knack for making friends. Joe was one of my best friends aboard ship and we shared many adventures together. I will miss him always . . .Butch Robichaux RM2



Deceased
March 3 2008


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Walter A (Mac) McCracken
RM1/CR Division
66 to 67
wammcc@ gmail.com
Retired
Bristol VA
Came aboard with COMSECONDFLT in 1966 and left in
1967 (C2F went aboard USS SPRINGFIELD) Absolutely
one of the best communications gangs I have ever
known... Truly a pleasure to serve with - THANKS ALL..

 

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Gary L Euler
LTJG/7th Division
1966 to 1967
geuler@ pil.netguler
Real Estate Broker
New Hope PA

 

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Harvey Collins
BM2/1st Division
66 to 67
phyliss.c@ att.net

Paducah KY

 

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Michael Linton
CPL/Marine Detachment
66 to  68
lintonmichael489@ Gmail,com
Retired
Jacksonville FL
Best ship I ever served on

 

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Willie Durr
SN
66 to 67 
williedurr@ yahoo.com

Newville AL
 

 

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