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Crew Member's Page
For the Year of 1967
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.
Just find someone you want to visit with, click on their Email Address and start typing.
We hope you all use this to page to visit with your old (and new) shipmates.
If there is a space after an email
address example johndoe@ blazenet.com copy the address to your email and remove
the space this is being done to cut down on Spam and will be done to all
listings soon.
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Name
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David A ("doc") Smith Jr.
HA/H&D
01/67 to 05/68
othermail4@verizon.net
Fire Life Safety Director
Wilmington, Delaware
The Gray Ghost From The East Coast. How great she was..... |
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Rick Horan
FTG3/Fox Division
01/67 to 10/68
hhoran@wi.rr.com
Retired
Green Lake, WI & The Villages, FL |
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Robert L. (Bob) Levi,
GMG3 / 2nd. Div. (Main Battery - Turret 2)
01/67 to 08/69
Gigadogs@aol.com
Retired State of Maine employee Case Manager for Lutheran Social Services
South Freeport, ME 04078
Turret 2 - "The House On The Hill". |
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Jimmie D.
(Mushy) Gregory
FTG3/FOX Div.
01/67 to 08/69
jimmiegregory@ comcast.net
CMM Programmer
595 McNeece St., Tupelo, MS 38804
Finding this page has brought a tear to my eye as I remember the times and people I spent a
very important time of my life with. You and the NEWS were the greatest. Looking forward to
hearing from old Fox Division buddies. 662-322-8360 |
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Albert Ray (Al)
Perrotta, Jr
E4/B Division
01/67 to 08/70
ARPERROTTA@YAHOO.COM
Retired
Virginia
Working in boiler 1 with Webster and Greer was an enjoyable adventure. Long time memories!!!!
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Norman
W. (Norm) Simpson
BM3/7th Division
01/67 to 09/70
norm716@ netzero.net
Retired
Winter Haven FL
I have spent 35 years in corrections so I have spent my life in a Military
style environment and still enjoy order in my life. |
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Jim
Andrews
SN/Fox Division
01/67 to 10/68
captjim@maddhattercharters.com
http://www.maddhattercharters.com
Fishing Guide/Charter Boat Capt
Outer Banks NC
I was a puke seaman then but I'm a Captain now, wonders never cease. Not
quite as big a command as the NN but a seagoing vessel nontheless. Looking
forward to hearing from some of my old buddies. Has anyone heard from LTJG.
Dave Plum? We spent many watches together in a gun director |
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Robert (Bob The Fox) Foxwell
Lt./ Main Battery
02/67 to 12/69
refva@shentel.net
Retired Electrical Contractor
395 Three Mile Bank Ln. Va., 22824
Would enjoy hearing from any former shipmates. |
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Al Siegel
ET2/OE Division
02/67 to 02/70
CA148@charter.net
Financial fraud investigator/ reserve Deputy Sheriff
Calabasas, California
Proud to say I was a founding Director of the USS Newport News Museum and
Memorial Foundation. The museum we have built on the USS Salem is a
tribute to the legacy of all that sailed on the Newport News. It has been
a privilege to work with so many shipmates, their friends and families at
building out the museum and helping preserve the Salem. As a two time
Westpac sailor, my greatest thrill was June 2003 when we piped aboard my
two former commanders, Lindsay McCarty and Edwin Snyder. I look forward to
seeing old and new friends at our workparties and reunions |
 
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Roland (Damn Rebel) Howell
E3/MM Engine Room 2
02/67 to 10/68
howellrv@att.net
Self Employed/Antenna Sales/Lounge Business/etc
826A Beacon Pkwy. E. Birmingham ,Al. 35209
I'm looking for Dominic Centofanti and others plus lots of other info
which is in process now. |
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Jerry (JD)
King
E3/4th
02/67 to 10/68
jdking7017@hotmail.com
Mill-Operator (make steel tubing)
1432 Marblehead Drive Mishawaka, In. 46544
would like to hear from any 4th div. shipmates! it has it has been a long
time since I have seen or heard from my good friends!!!!!!! |
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Michael
(Robbie) Robinson
RM3/CR Division
02/67 to 09/69
metarobin@juno.com
Ceramic Engineer
Florida
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Nelson
(Coop) Cooper
ETN2/OE Division
02/67 to 09/69
pencoop@srv.net
Pocatello, Idaho
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Perry
L. Parnell
SN/Third Division
02/67 to 10/68
plp845@aol.com
Dolton Illinois |
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Edward
Barnhart
GMG3/6th Div 3'50 cal
02/67 to 07/70
barnhartee@ aol.com
Hardware Mgr./retired
Frankfort Ky
The best years of my life were on board the Newport News. I
loved my job, and the guy's I served with. I still get teared up thinking
about the men who lost there lives on the third tour in Nam. I was in 6th
Div. for the first 2 tours, and on Mt 34. If anyone remembers me send me a
e-mail, I would love to hear from them. |
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Greg
Hoffman
SN/1st division
02/67 to 11/69
frankcuda@aol.com
Lt.,Department Of Defense Police, Retd.
Buffalo NY
Serving aboard the Newport News was a very important part of my life, I
wouldnt trade it for anything. When I returned to civilian life I brought
with me the knowledge that we had accomplished a very diffucult and
important job and had done so with honor and integrity. |
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Mike
C. Russo
SEP3/R Division
02/67 to 11/68
mrussodesmoines@aol.com
Traffic Supervisor
Des Moines Iowa
Would like to here from some of my old shipmates
in R Division |
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V
Lavon (Virg) Simpson
PC2/EX/Post Office
02/67 to 01/70
glls713@comcast.net
Retired - Postmaster - US Postal Service
Ooltewah, TN 37363 (near Chattanooga, TN)
Retired from US Postal Service in 2001. Currently teach and coach golf at
a local middle school. Stay in touch with Norman Taylor PC3, James Nierson,
PC3 and Dave Cummings, PC3 all worked in the post office on board during
the Vietnam cruises. |
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Gene
E. Boos
GMG3/2nd Division/Main Battery
02/67 to 10/68
gboos@swanderson.com
Senior V.P. of a wholesale distributor of H.V.A.C. products.
Deer Park/NY
As Turret #1's Center Gun 'Captain' the experience of the first Viet Nam
combat tour for the 'Grey Ghost from the East Coast' defined what
shipmates will only fathom. Sharing such a bond is reserved for but a
relative few and should never be forgotten |
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NDaniel R.(Suger Bear) Hoover
SN3/2nd
03/67 to 08/68
Wholesale Electric Supplies
Lakeland, Fl. (same as when I went active in '67)
This is a great website. I found it by accident and couldn't believe
it existed. |
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Richard
E.( Rick) Stone
YN2/EX
03/67 to 05/69
oldchief1@sbcglobal.net
http://hometown.aol.com/oldchief1/index.html
Retired from State of Oklahoma
Warr Acres, Oklahoma
Worked in the Legal Office during first Vietnam Cruise. Moved to
A Division as Engineering Log Room Yeoman for the second Vietnam cruise.
Served 8 years on active duty and then continued in the Naval Reserve,
retiring from there in 1993 as Chief Yeoman. |
 
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David
(DJ) Jordan
ETR3/OE Division
03/67 to 11/69
DJordan@scotteq.com
North Carolina |
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Julian
(Jewels) Furniss
SN/4th Division
03/67 to 09/68
furniss@uci.net
Sales Rep.
Pendleton Oregon
It's nice to be back on board
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James
D. (Shadow) Shadoan
BM1
03/67 to 09/67
jdshadoan@yahoo.com
Peace Officer
Taylorsville Utah |
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Howard
Gudlow
ETN2/OE Division
03/67 to 04/70
howardagudlow2@netscape.net
Retired
Woodbine/NJ
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Richard (Dick)
Myers
CYN3/CR Division
03/67 to 08/68
myers5star@yahoo.com
Retired Realtor
Myrtle Beach SC
Served during the first WestPac cruise...many wonderful vivid
memories...remember when the Pueblo was seized?...lively times on the gun
line...and the day we went into Danang Harbor wide open with the Repose at
anchor...would enjoy hearing for old shipmates...seeing too many candles
burning to wait much longer.../RJM |
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Darrel Stender
MR3/A Division
03/67 to 07/69
dcsinfl@ yahoo.com
Cad/Cam Manufacturing Manager
Cocoa FL
Damn I Loved that ship and the places we went. Sail on Thunder Duck Sail
On The grey ghost |
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Gerald D.
(Jerry) Price
RMSN/OR
04/67 to 10/68
geraldprice@hotmail.com
Electronics Technician IOSHA
Indianapolis, Indiana
Also served as radio station disc jockey and worked on shipboard TV
station as an announcer. |
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Harry L (Larry) Doyle
PH2/Admin/photo
04/67 to 09/68
pharohmon99@yahoo.com
SALES
9870 Horne Lane Estero, Fl. 33928
I served on many ships, none can compare with Thunder. I took a lot of
photos on the first Nam cruise. All of my photos and
cruise book were stolen...I would give anything for a copy. Even if
only to scan some of it. |
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Dave Rapacz
FTG3/Fox
04/67 to 10/68
djrder@earthlink.net
Senior Field Service Engineer
St. Paul, MN
The Grey Ghost from the East Coast was one hell of a fighting ship on her
first Nam cruise. Always remembered, never forgotten, always a good
memory of shipboard friends. |
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Eugene S (
Gene) Reisfield
PN3/EX
04/67 to 11/68
AT&T Ret/ Product Mgr. Telcorida Tech.
Pittstown, N.J.
Never will forget the Gray Ghost from the east coast and
becoming a member of the Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club. |
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Howard J (Jay) Tournay
MM3/A
04/67 to 04/67
h.tournay@worldnet.att.net
Steel Worker
Weirton, W.V.
Had a lot of good times and made a lot of friends. I hope I can find some
shipmates from A Div. |
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Carl L
Atkinson
BTC/B
04/67 to 06/68
Safety Inspector, State of GA.
Brunswick, GA. |
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Robert E.
(Bob) Emrick Jr.
LI3/EX Div.
04/67 to 08/68
emrickcachets@earthlink.net
http://www.emrickcachets.com
Commercial Printer- V.P. Manufacturing
Heath TX
I'm proud to have served on one of the BEST ships in
the US Navy! Great times - Good Friends. Great experience serving on the
first Vietnam Cruise. After our Chief Petty Officer "left" on the way
over to 'Nam I "ran" the Print Shop...got a million "McHale's Nave Type"
stories to tell... Last time I saw "Thunder" she was in moth balls... saw
her as I traveled across a bridge on the Interstate outside Philly... back
in 1986... Sad to see photos of her being scrapped. Should've use CA148
for the historic site instead of Salem... my opinion... |
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Horace C.
(Butch) Jones
BM3/1st Division
04/67 to 07/68
horace482@aol.com
Field Service Technician
2470 Trail Court, Colton, Ca. 92324
I wish I had my Vietnam medals I loaned to a Seamen by the last or first name of Marshall. He said he lost his medals.
There was a Personnel inspection. The seaman in question never mailed my medals to me as he promised.
I was 20 years old then. Currently I am 53. Those medals had a lot of sentimental value to me. The Navy was
my first job, I was a kitty cruiser. I have not been able to find those medals in a navy surplus
store. Also, I wish I could find a navy pea coat in size 40 or 42. The day I was
separated from active duty, the ship was having a personnel inspection in port, Norfolk Virginia. I should not
have been so naive in loaning out my medals the last day of active duty. I didn't know it then,
my time in the navy was the best time of my young life at that time. Sometimes I feel should have
did my 20 years. If God willed, I could have retired at 37 years old. Oh well,
that's life. |
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Dennis
Joffe
SN/7th Division
04/67 to 02/70
Machinist
Maineville, Ohio |
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Mike
Calderwood
LTGJ/Staff, Second Fleet Comm. Officer
04/67 to 11/69
Telecommunications
So. Oregon
Although I wasn't Ship's company, I was proud to serve aboard that elegant
ship. Second Fleet moved to the Springfield during the Viet Nam tour.
We were very glad to move back. |
Deceased
03-11-2004
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Bernard
M. (Bernie) Kiely
BT3/B Division
04/67 to 09/69
BernieKiely@KielyCapital.com
http://www.KielyCapital.com
President of Kiely Capital Management, Inc. I am a CPA, CFP, MBA
Mendham Township, New Jersey
I grew up on the Newport News
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Ken
Orlando
SN/Third Division
04/67 to 10/68
sro4wv@prodigy.net
Steelworker
Weirton WV 26062
Would like to hear from anyone who served in the first Nam cruise..... |
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Roger
L.(Auggie) Augustine
BM2/1st Division
04/67 to 01/05/70
Building Contractor
Gill MA
I would like to hear from old buddies.
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David
Grader
FTG3/Fox Division
04/67 to 08/69
dgrader@yahoo.com
Detective Lieutenant/retired
Shelburne Falls, MA |
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Dennis
R. (Derby) Brown
FTG3/Fox Division
04/67 to 11/68
dbfootball0000@yahoo.com
electrician
Belleville Illinois
I left the Navy in Feb of 1970, Started working for the Power Co in 1973,
Joined the Army Reserve in 1989, Served in Desert Storm with a Medium
Transportation Company, And in Iraq as a 1st. Sgt with a Trans Det. I just
retired from the Reserves in July of 2005, and am back at the power plant. |
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David W. Wikholm
RMSN/RM3/CR Division
04/67 to 11/69
cwik@runestone.net
millwright (work on grain handling equip.)
Elbow Lake Minn
haven't made it to reunion yet, but hope to before i get a candle. would
like to hear from some of the guys in cr div |
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Raymond J (Ray) Calzolaio
CS3/ Commissary
04/67 to 10/69
rcalz@ msn.com
Retired
Youngstown OH |
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Ponce (Speedy) Gonzalez
FTG2/Fox Division
05/67 - 07/69
ponce_g@hotmail.com
Technical Manager
Redwood Shores, CA
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Dennis L. Hassel
BMSN/1st
05/67 to 11/69
dhassel@wi.rr.com
Fork Truck Operator
Butler, WI |
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David Hughes
FTG2/Fox Division
05/67 to 09/70
hughesdw@comteck.com
Equipment Specialist, DuPont Photomasks
Peru, Indiana |
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Steve Kennedy
FTG-3/Fox
05/67 to 07/70
steve5327105@yahoo.com
Copier service tech/Webmaster
Stuarts Draft Va. |
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Kenneth
( Ken )Cronin
RM2/ OR
05/67 to 01/70
jackenc@aol.com
Retired telephone worker (Qwest)
Vancouver Washington
Like to hear from anyone while I still can. (hear that is)
Just retired after 30 years with good ole ma bell. Time
flies while your havin fun. |
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Stan R. Ellwood
PH3/EX Division
05/67 to 07/68
ellwoods@sbcglobal.net
Telecommunications Sales
Peoria, Illinois
I have lots of pictures and memories of the cruises in the Caribbean and the first Vietnam
cruise. Love to hear from anyone that served at the same time. |
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William
R. (Bill) Stewart
SN/3ird Division
05/67 to 10/68
bstewart@cunninghamgolfcar.com
Customer Service
Frankfort, KY
Anyone in the 3ird div. during the Nam Cruise please email me. Anyone know
Jimmy Smith from Philly? |
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Russel
(Buzzy) Gibson
BMSN/1st Division -Sideboys
05/67 to 07/69
Buzzy-Nancy@37.com
Bar Owner
Oak Ridge TN
Would like to hear from everyone |
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Steve Caulder
MM#/ M Division Engine Rm 4
05/67 to 02/71
Enviromental/Saftey Manager
Haw River NC
The Gray Ghost from the East Coast, the Tokin Gulf Yacht Club and many
good times on RR. |
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Harry
(Shotz!!) Shotz
SH3/Ship Service
06/67 to 10/68
HVAC Industry
Philadelphia, PA
The time I spent on "Thunder" was an incredible experience for a
19 year old. This was the ships first tour of duty in
'NAM, I am proud to have been part of her crew. |
Deceased
11-20-07 |
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David Plumb
LTJG/6th Division
06/67 to 12/68
plumbdw@hotmail.com
writer/college professor
Fort Lauderdale, FL
What a gift to find this page and to have the chance to thank the great
crew that made our first cruise one with no accidents no wounded just a
well-trained team. Thank you so much. |
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Gary E Hughes
FTG3/FOX Division
06/67 to 08/70
Supervisor, Location Services, Div of Child Support
Lincoln, IL |
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Stuart
(Stu-Ball) Edinger
RM2/CR
06/67 to 08/70
stuedinger@aol.com
Senior Telecommunications Analyst
6 Lisa Court Parlin N.J. 08859
Part of the Radio crew during the first two Nam cruises and North Atlantic/Med. Glad to hear
from old shipmates |
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Doug
(Steve) Schumejda
ETR3/OE Division
06/67 to 10/69
Long Island, New York |
DECEASED
6-2005
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John
Anthony Sharr
SN/OL Division
06/67 to 11/68
jsharr@email.msn.com
Tool and Die Machinist
Flower Mound, Texas
Westpac cruise - sure miss those liberty ports! Hey, Mike Madia,
where are you? |
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John
S. Keister
SH3/S-2/S-3
06/67 to 07/68
kasjak@tdstelme.net
Sappi Paper Mill shipping Dept, & prior Police Officer New
Jersey
Norridgewock Maine
Proud to have served on such a great ship & the memories of those
aboard & the action we saw will always be a part of my life. |
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Robert
R. (Gunner) Taylor
GMG2/5th Division
06/667 to 07/68
highwaysandhedges7@yahoo.com
Christian Missionary in Mexico
Guaymas, Sonora Mexico
The first Vietnam cruise on thunder was the most incredible experience of
my entire life. I would like to hear from the 5th division again. I was
mount captain in mount 51. I had an all marine gun crew. Names I remember
are Bosley, Logan, Kendall, Lt. Jack Coats. LTJG Watson, Carlin, Maples,
Poole, Heath, Gray. Get in touch if you can. |
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Steve
(Wackoff) Wacker
RD3/OI Division
06/67 to 02/69
Retired
Norfolk VA
Hi Gang |
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Richard H. Long
BT3/B Division
06/67 to 08/70
Retired GMC
Davison, Michigan |
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Joe DeNatale
QM3/NAN
07/67 to 11/68
joebats@sc.rr.com
Retired
1808 Gypsy Ct. Surfside Beach, S.C. 29575 |
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Dr.
Dennis M. Agin
LT/D Division
07/67 to 07/69
n8iln@mindspring.com
Retired
Marysville, OH
Looking for old shipmates from the 67-69 Nam Deployments. When you look at
the 67 Cruise book, remember who the editor publisher was (Lt D.Agin) We
served with honor and pride! |
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Junius
C. (Smitty) Smith Jr.
SN/4TH
07/67 to 07/69
Security/Courier/Maintenance
134 Patalanda Rd. Wilmington, N.C. 28409 |
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William
C. Chadwick
BMC/ 7th Division
07/67 to 07/70
terrichadwick@hotmail.com
Retired...at last
Virginia Beach, VA
Of all the ships that I served on during my 32 year Naval career, the
Newport News was the BEST! I retired off the battleship USS Iowa in May,
1987. |
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Paul
G. (Jerry) Stai
MM2/A Division
07/67 to 02/71
stai@charter.net
Semi Driver for Pepsi
Watertown, WI
Would like to hear from old shipmates. |
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Dominick
Paruta
SN/Cook Division
07/67 to 11/68
paruta3@aol.com
Computer Programmer
Clifton, NJ
The best 17 months of my life is when I served on board the Grey Ghost. I
wouldn't trade that time for anything in the world. |
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Peter
K.(Pete) Senkiw
SN/EX Division
07/67 to 11/69
Over The Road (OTR) Truck Driver
Easley, SC
Crewmembers will remember me as being in charge of ship's recreation,
running the radio station, playing on the EX softball team, and doing the
TV news nightly at sea. I enjoyed my time aboard and can't believe it's
been over 33 years since I left. Family is my 22 year old son, Bradley, a
rising senior in the School of Journalism at the Univ. of South Carolina,
aspiring to be a sportswriter. |
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David
S. Ward
YN3/Ops Office
07/67 to 11/68
bibliomaniac@cox.net
Retired (Programmer/Analyst/Manager primarily w/ gov't contractors)
Virginia Beach VA |
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Keith Shaver
SN/1st Division
07/67 to 11/68
keithshaverjr@yahoo.com
Retired NYS Corrections officer
Ogdensburg NY
Had some tough times. Had some good times. Wouldn't change a thing. Served
with some great men, on a great ship.Would like to hear from anyone I
served with. Good Luck to all. You deserve it. |
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Frank D. (Frank)
Reagoso, Jr.
AG3/Operations
08/67 to 06/68
frank@reagoso.com
Owner of a hotel management company
330 Brintons Bridge Road, West Chester,
PA 19382
I couldn't wait to get home from the Nam trip but I often think of the
wonderful people I met and the closest friends I have ever had in my life. |
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Oscar L. (Buddy) Gilbert III
CYN3/CR moved to EX
08/67 to 11/68
oscar1945@cox.net
Battalion Chief Va. Beach Fire Dept.
501 Buffer Court Va. Beach, VA 23462
What I said before still stands: The first Nam Cruise wasn't a whole
lot of fun - long hours and lots of noise. I did get to go a lot of
places (Hong Kong, Pearl Harbor, Japan) that I probably wouldn't get to go
any other way. Had a good time with the people I met, working both
in Communications and in the Captain's Office with Clyde David, Senior
Chief Kolasci, and YN1 Sepulveda. Would give the world to live it
all again, walk the decks, stand in pay and chow lines, feel the ship sway
while underway. Great folks and some not so great, but we were the
Crew of the "World's Largest Heavy Cruiser". Not a whole
lot of people can say that. |
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Mel Richards
GMG3/5th Division
08/67 to 07/69
Richardscmd@aol.com
Retired IBEW
Electrician
Terre Haute, In. |
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Robert (Mike) Lanier
HM2 - H Division
08/67 to 08/69
Mike.Lanier@141.com
Management Consultant / N N Webmaster
Charlotte, NC |
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Richard M. (Rich) Stafford
LTJG/Admin Weapons Navigation
08/67 to 11/69
Human Resource Director
1000 N. Lindendale Ave. Fullerton, CA 92831
Would be great to hear from any shipmates that I served with. |
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Wayne A. (Greek) Provencher
MM3/M
08/67 to 01/71
wprovencher@ roadrunner.com
Auto Parts
Limerick, ME |
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John S. Atkinson
BM3/Side Cleaners
08/67 to 11/68
johnsatkinson@yahoo.com
Electrician
Egg Harbor, NJ
Happy to know that your still out there. |
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Donald
A Strader
E3/Gunners Mate
08/67 to ??/68
Locksmith
Columbus, Ohio |
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Clayton
(Buddy) Clark
SA/Ship Serviceman
08/67 to 06/69
benjisissy@yahoo.com
Salesman
Muskegon, MI.
Miss serving you at the ship's store. |
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Robert
L. (Bob) Tait
RDC/OI
08/67 to 05/68
Retired
Corpus Christi, Texas
The Newport News was one of the best ships I ever served on. Captain
McCarty was the best CO I ever served under. Will
never forget our Vietnam cruise. The OI division had a great group guys. |
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Rodney
(Rodney) Tracey
MMFN/M
08/67 to 12/70
RTRACEY01@YAHOO.COM
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
ClearSpring, MD
Had a real good time on Thunder. Met a lot of great guys like Bill,Howie Glassmen,Centafonic and
everyone else in M - gang |
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Terence
(Terry) Orden
SN/OL
08/67 to 12/69
terryorden@hotmail.com
I have worked as machine repair in a utility plant and am currently a machine builder.
Rochester New York
I made the first and second WestPac cruises and loved them both. While there my favorite place
was Olongapo City P.I. One interesting event was lunch with Michael Caine on the set of "Too
Late the Hero" I sincerely hope life has been good to you all as all of Thunders people deserve
that. |
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Robert
(Bob) Davy
ETN2/OE Division
08/67 to 03/70
Retired Police Sgt-Line of duty injury.
Morris, IL/Omaha, AR
I thought I was the only one who could not forget Thunder and what we were and did way back
then, but from the comments of others I see that I am not. Finding this page and seeing old shipmates make me feel like I am back on board again. |
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Robert A.
(Bob) May
GMG1/2nd Division
08/67 to 08/69
CWORMAY@aol.com
Dir. of Bldg and Grnds, NCCUSD #187
3130 21st Street North Chicago, IL 60064
This was my second tour on the News. I will have to say this tour was the most rewarding but
yet heart wrenching. I met a lot of great people who worked with me around the clock to keep the
guns going in what we felt at the time was a most worthy cause. Thanks for the memories. |
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Joel
(Pinky) Pinkus
BT1/B Division
08/67 to 04/70
Carene7@aol.com
Heating & AC Contractor
4 Spruce Dr., Brookfield, CT.
06804 |
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Howard
W. (Howie Scoop) Matchett
MM3/Machinist Mate
08/67 to 08/69
matchett_howard@emc.com
Sr. Commodity Specialist, C.P.M.
13 Lakeside Street, Salem, NH 03079
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Don
(Doc) Costigan
DN/Dental
08/67 to 09/68
alcoholdrugrehab@aol.com
http://www.newbridgesorc.com
Owner/Clinical Director-New Bridges Outpatient Rehab. Centers (alcohol and
drugs)
Virginia Beach, VA
A turning point and special time in my life.
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Charles
(Bud) Bennett
SN/S3 Division
08/67 to 11/69
blbennett@nl.rogers.com
Office manager
Grandfalls, Province of Newfoundland, Canada
Would like to get in contact with guys in S-3 division. |
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Michael
(Mike) Howell
LTJG/ 7th and 6th Division
08/67 to 08/69
mhowell@cofo.edu
Professor of history
Branson MO
I worked with some great guys on two Nam cruises, spending most of my time
at GQ in Turret 2, and I would love to hear from any of them. |
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Lawrence
Wayne
PNSN/2nd division......personnel division
08/67 to 04/69
lwyeehaw@aol.com
national sales manager / men's clothing manufacturer
Boynton Beach, Fla
The Grey Ghost from the East Coast will live forever!! 1st Nam
cruise, stationed in Turret 3
2nd cruise in the Personnel Office and stood my watches in T-3.
E-mail me if you remember the best crew in the USN.....never took a hit
and never had an accident.......except Ruud.....
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Phairis
Moser
SN/OL Division
08/67 to 11/68
osugardener76@comcast.net
IT Project Manager for Mutual Fund
Denver Colorado
This was a great day when I found this site. So nice to see names
that I hadn't thought about since I opened the 67-68 cruise book for my
grand daughter. Sure would like to hear from all the guys in OL.
I saw Greg McCubbin [Cubby O'Brien] when he was in Denver a couple of
years back. He is still playing the band like he did during the
transfers at sea. I was very proud to serve with you all on the Grey
Ghost. |
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Stephen
L.( Steve(wheat germ) Pollard
HN/Hospital Corps
08/67 to 09/68
vipospoff777@aol.com
Marketing(Law Firm/Collection Agency)
Davie , Fl.
The best experience of my life,serving fellow shipmates with medical
attention & treatment. |
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James
E. (Jim) Fenton
FN/B Division
08/67 to 04/68
JPatch@webtv.net
Machinest
Quincy IL |
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Larry
Knowles
SN/OL Division
08/67 to 06/68
SassyBrass@castles.com
Sr. Gas Engineering Estimator - Pacific Gas & Elect. Co. - Retired
Vacaville, CA
Like everyone else, we all loved and respected the Grey Ghost of
"Thunder". 'Her' first Westpac cruise (and mine)are
memories that transcend everything else in my life. But one of my
best memories was playing in and leading the ship's band. This band
was made up of crew members at the request of the Captain McCarty as a
morale booster. I would love to hear from any and all of the old
ship's band members. Are you still playing your horns? |
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Norman
Houghton
SN/OL Division
08/67 to 10/68
bill.houghton@gmail.com
Director of Facilities
Castleton on the Hudson, New York
It's been a long time, alot of great memories for the forward air defense,
looking for sunburnt sea gulls. Subic Bay. |
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MICHAEL
G. MADIA
SN/OL
08/67 to 11/68
COPYKING@OPTONLINE.NET
V.P./ GM OFFICE EQUIPMENT & COPY SHOP
EAST WINDSOR, NEW JERSEY
MARRIED 38 YEARS, 6 GROWN CHILDREN, 8 GRAND CHILDREN, AS YOU CAN SEE I'VE
BEEN BUSY LIVING LIFE. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM SOME OF THE MEN FROM THE OL
DIVISION. JOHN SHARR, HERE I AM. RON DAMRON , WHERE ARE YOU? |
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harold
j (boats) young
BM1/1st Division
08/67 to 12/71
howdy71@optonline.net
retired was security guard
adelphia new jersey
glad to see all the great guys that were on the newport news during the
two tours of nam and putting her out of com.. |
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Bob
Scriven
EM2/E Division
08/67 to 06/69
bscriv@comcast.net
EMCS retired/USN
Loveland CO
I just happen to stumble onto this site. Newport News was the best duty I
had during my 20 year career. I even turned down shore duty orders to stay
on her. It was really a shame she had to be destroyed in the manner she
was. Anyone who wishes to write, I would love to hear from you. |
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Richard
(Rick) Schreiber
SN
08/67 to 04/68
admin@allkindstravel.com
http://www.allkindstravel.com
owner of a Computer Store and a Travel Agency
Clearwater FL
Some memories were good and some not so good, but the sailors on board
were the best. Some guys I remember were Dennis Colby and Gale Boyette.
Would like to say hello to them or anyone else in my division. (Bell or
Beal) was in charge of Div. |
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John Rogers
MM3/M Division
08/67 to 03/71
Mechanic--Alfa Laval----Repair purifiers.
Portsmouth, VA
Had a great time aboard the Grey Ghost. Wouldn't change a thing. Sometimes
wish we could do it all again. |
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John S (Jack) Osborne
PN3/EX
09/67 to 05/68
Police Officer - Corrections - Courts Officer - presently Retired
Milwaukee, Wi.
The 'Gray Ghost' will always be with me. Anybody remembers Me pls.
contact. |
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Robert (Bob) Reichenbach
FTG1/Fox
09/67 to 06/68
Tech Writer Truck Driver AC Mechanic something else later
Central Florida |
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John (Boomer) Baker Jr.
SN3/Gunner Mate
09/67 to 11/68
Roadway Express Driver
Hamilton, Ohio |
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John (Red Ape) Dowell
FTG2/Fox Division
09/67 t0 08/70
johnad_99@yahoo.com
Nation support specialist for Amdahl
270 Saddle Club Rd., Weatherford TX
There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of some event or one of the men I served with
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Bob Fahy
SN/EX
09/67 to 12/68
RFAHY10414@AOL.com
Officer of a transportation company
Bethel, Conn.
Sorry to hear she was scrapped.< | |
