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Crew Member's Page
For Years of 1968
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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Web Site
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Steve
("That Aussie officer") Youll
LEUT RAN/Visitor
01/68 to 02/68
stephenyoull@ozemail.com.au
http://www.lopac.com.au
Royal Australian Navy until 1984, Now defense consultant.
Canberra, Australia
Was briefly in NEWPORT NEWS in early 1968 as an RAN exchange officer from
HMAS PERTH. Rode the bridge with CAPT McCarty, main battery
with Bill Foxwell and main battery control with Dexter Goad. She was
a mighty, powerful and happy ship. Am signed up for the
reunion, principally to provide some Aussie couth and culture.
Resigned as a CDR, including DEG command. Am still in the game - my
company provides all the 5"/54 and VLS training to the RAN and we
represent, among others, United Defense, Kollmorgen and AlliantTechsystems.
Am also the President of the HMAS PERTH National Association, so my links
to "Thunder" continue.
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Huey
Mckeller
SN/special services
01/68 to 06/70
hdm3227@aol.com
Radio Announcer
Dacula, ga
I was one of the main ones to put the ships radio station on the air while
on our tour of vietnam 68/69 |
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David Williamson
LTJG/6th & Side Cleaner, Ass't 1st Lt.
01/68 to 10/69
williamson@ulm.edu
Associate Professor, Head, Dept of Psychology
West Monroe, LA 71209 |
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John
Hanback
GMG3/6th Division 3"50 cal
02/68 to 11/69
Retired Firefighter
Culpeper, Va |
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Daniel Kocher
SK3/S2 Division
2/68 to 12/69
dankor99@hotmail.com
Haines City FL |
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Ralph I (DJ3) Digiacomo
FTG3/fox
03/68 to 02/71
rdj3@attbi.com
Office Manager S. Strock & Co /banking 22 yrs loan officer
Malden, Ma
Time flies-often wonder how shipmates have been and look
forward to communicating on the web. Looking forward to
reunion in June and e-mailing shipmates |
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Tom
(Turtle) Ertle
FTG1/FOX
03/68 to 02/71
ERT2@SBCGLOBAL.NET
Self employed after working all my life
Brackettville TX
Have often wondered where every one went even "Thunder Duck" |
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Randolph
P.(Randy) Huber
LTJG/CS
03/68 to 10/69
randolph.p.huber@maine.gov
Systems Analyst
Canaan, Maine |
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Thomas
R Roark
YN3/OE Division
03/68 to 07/69
tominsite@hotmail.com
Sales/Estimating for construction
Goodyear, AZ
Saddened to find out the ship has been scrapped, but she served well. |
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Jeffrey
E. Fossum
LTJG/S2/S3 Divisions
03/68 to 03/70
joyruden@aol.com
Attorney at Law
Littleton CO
Would love to hear from the men in my divisions and fellow officers. I
have many fond memories of the ship and crew. |
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Donald R. (Buddy) Hammer
QM3/NANN
04/68 to 12/70
B628537@aol.com
Physical/Environmental Scientist (GS-1301)
San Antonio, Texas
Would be happy to receive information about the Newport News. |
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Thomas N
Reed
SN/OL
04/68 to 12/69
threed@greenvillecounty.org
Master Deputy Sheriff Retired
Greenville, S.C. |
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Gary
Averett
ENS/R
04/68 to 07/69
Government Contractor, Joint Total Asset Visibility
Program
Site Manager, PACOM
Kapolei, HI.
My first Navy tour and what a great ship on which to learn
about the Navy. Super camaraderie, critical mission and some
terrific liberty calls. I hated to see the Newport News get
decommissioned and have often wished to be able to go aboard again. I
served on an SSN, a CV and an LHA, but none compare to
"Thunder". Am returning to Washington, DC in June, 2000.
CAPT Gary Averett, SC, USN (Ret) |
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Mike
(Harvey) Harveth
SN/Second, Turret Two
04/68 to 12/68
mh74114@aol.com
Managing Partner, Principal Financial Group
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Great memories of the Gray Goast, liberty ports and most of all shipmates! I
transferred off the ship before the 68-69 cruise books came out. Would like to hear from anybody who may
have one. |
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John
R. Edwards
BT3/B--#1 machinery space
04/68 to 12/69
oilshack@yahoo.com
maintenance mechanic/plumber
Mars Hill, North Carolina
feels great to be "home"!!! found the site while looking
at a map of nam with my brother(he was in the 1/5 air cav at hue in 68).
sorry to hear the ship with the best crew afloat was retired. i would like
to hear from any and all. |
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Ronald
(Ronnie) Smith
EN3/A Division
04/68 to 11/71
catmanrsmith@yahoo.com
Diesel Mechanic
Odessa, Texas
28 years and running for the Warren Cat equipment company working on cat
engines and machines. Any old running buddies who remember our good
times at Virginia Beach and Subic Bay send me an e-mail. Looking
forward to hearing from you. |
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Augustine
Rivera (augie) Cotto
GM3/5thDivision
04/68 to 02/70
heavens_naughty_lil_angel_69_23@yahoo.com
painter
Lansing MI
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Porter
J. Jefferson
YN3/S Division
04/68 to 05/71
porterjefferson@prodigy.net
President, Goldberg, DeSilver & Copperfield, LLC
Fort Washington MD 20744
This is something I have wanted to do for a long time; just found the
right web page. Let's talk. |
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Kenneth
Wright
YN3/EX Division
04/68 to 11/69
cm91sparks@msn.com
Retired Civil Service
Brandenburg KY |
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Jerry
(Rickey) Farrar
SN/1st
05/68 to 11/69
farrarmarilyn@sbcglobal.net
Retired Ford Motor Company Employee
Spencer, Indiana
If anyone recognizes me, contact me. |
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Wilbur E. Meadows Jr.
ETN2/OE
05/68 to 11/69
wd8jvx@msn.com
Telecommunications Specialist for Ameritech Corp.
Davisburg, Michigan |
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William (Weasel) Messick Jr
FN/M Division
05/68 to 02/71
Tman343272@AOL.COM
Self Employed Auto Detailer
Salisbury, Maryland |
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Jim
Bialek
SM-2/CS
05/68 to 12/71
JFB126@aol.com
Ret NCCS, Currently Operations Manager
New Hartford, N.Y.
Many members already have stated " It was an experience I will never
forget." " Regina Maris" Queen of the sea". |
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Bill
Dixon
ETN2/OE Division
05/68 to ?/70
Senior maintenance specialist at Hill-Rom Co.
Greensburg, IN
I was only in the Navy four years, two on the News, yet I have a lifetime
of good memories and stories. |
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Barry L. Dunn
SFP3/R Division
05/68 to 06/70
bdunn@grapevine.net
Printer
Kansas City, Ks.
It sure is great to see all the guys from "R" Div. in here. I
had a blast and learned a lot from all you guys, thanks! (and had some
damn fine times too!) I also want to thank the shipmate who made and runs
this website. Fine job. I didn't think I'd ever see or be in contact with
these guys again. |
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Gary
L. Schneider
EMFN/ E Division
05/68 to 12/71
leadfoot_gs@yahoo.com
Signal Inspector with Canadian Pacific Railway
Oneonata NY |
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Bobby
G. Warren
SF5/Repair
05/68 to 12/71
weldermouse@hotmail.com
fitter/welder
bristol,tn
hello to all my shipmates |
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Harvey Ludlam
LT/Weapons Dept ( 6th and 2nd Div Officer and MBO)
05/68 to 05/71
hludlam@hotmail.com
Retired as President of Prudential Healthcare Plan of Georgia
Marietta, Ga
Great web site that brings back so many memories of 3 very formative years
which I still think and dream about often. I'm sure many of you remember
when the chaplin refused to let ships crew and officers see Jane Fonda in
"Barbarella" during 2nd Nam cruise. It was hard to believe then and even
more so today. Perhaps you 2nd division gunners mates who stood watch in
the turrets will remember me for making batch after batch of popcorn to
help keeps us all alert and feed while on watch. I am taking my three
grown sons to see the museum in three weeks and can't wait to show them
from where I came. |
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D.
Wayne Funkhouser
YN3/EX Division
05/68 to 11/69
Wayne432@webtv.net
Plant Facilities, major hospital
Jacksonville, Florida
My memory is pretty fuzzy. I would like to hear from anyone who was in EX
Division |
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Phil (PT) Shaw
PN3/EX Division
05/68 to 11/70
hphilipshaw@cs.com
Yard Supervisor
Richmond VA
The Newport News was a great ship. I have an office in my home and on my
wall is a framed drawing of her. The crew was pretty good too. I enjoyed
my time on board and was sorry I got transferred. |
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Tim Wallace
Thompson
RM3/Communications
05/68 to 05/70
lttt32@hotmail.com
Lieutenant with the Pottawattamie County Sheriffs Office
Avoca, Iowa
Myself and RM2 Rich Taylor came to the Thunder after returning from Viet
Nam aboard the Uss Blandy. We flew to Pearl and picked up the Newport News
there. Rich, sadly was killed in a auto accident two years ago while in
Ga. I stll miss him. We stayed freinds all these years. I left the service
in 1970 and have been a law en forcement officer since. I have been
looking for another shipmate, Kieth Noble if anyone knows where to find
him. |
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Rich
Taylor
RM2/ Communications
05/68 to 05/70
submitted by fellow shipmate Tim W. Thompson
Georgia
Rich Taylor and I served on the Uss Blandy off the coast of Viet Nam in
1967; we both transfered to the Uss Newport News in 1968 as the Blandy was
heading home. We served together on our 2nd Westpac Cruise in 1968. rich
Taylor was a RM2. Rich retired from AT&T after 30 years with them and
lived in Georgia with his wife Mel and his step kids. He and Mel were on a
road trip through Georgia in 2005 when their car was struck by another.
Rich had time enough to tell Mel that he loved her and then was gone. Mel
has recovered from her injuries and still makes her home just north of
Atlanta. I will miss him forever. |
Deceased
2005 |
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Steve Thomas
QM3/NAN
06/68 to 04/70
Fort Smith, Arkansas |
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Russell (Mack) Mack
BM3/1st Division
06/68 to 06/70
mackdr@comcast.net
Technical Assistant -
Design Center
Bennington, VT. 05201
Would like to hear from Ray Augustine,anyone know where he lives? |
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Leland S. (Andy) Anderson III
GMGSN/SN/ 2nd. Div. (Main Battery-Turret
2)
06/68 to 07/70
Gigadogs@aol.com
Construction Project Manager, Dept. of the
Navy
Freeport, ME. |
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Dennis (Tea pot) Tebout
MM2/A
06/68 to 12/71
Tebout@aol.com
Superintendent Heating & Air Conditioning
Co.
Lansing, IL.
Any crew member who remember me please send me an email. |
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Name
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Bruce H. Brown
CYN3/CR
06/68 to 05/72
brownwick@knology.net
L.N.G. Specialist
1619 West Robinhood Drive Charleston, SC 29407 |
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Name
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Lawrence
A.(Lindy) Lindauer
MM/FM/A
06/68 to 05/72
deptdawg49@ yahoo.com
28 years as appliance tech with General Elec.
Milwaukee Wis.
Would like to hear from old shipmates/freinds |
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Name
(Nick Name)
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Current Occupation
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Leon Morris
ETR1/OE
06/68 to 06/69
Senior Customer Engineer for EMC Corporation.
Phoenix, AZ |
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Andy
(SKI) Skowronek
CSSN/S-2 Division
06/68 to 11/69
ajsldsk@msn.com
NC Machinist
Roseville MN.
My Nick name was Ski. I worked in the Chiefs mess and worked the big
kettles. I also worked the Bake Shop and worked the Radio Station on
board. I think the call letters were "WBLC" My radio name was
Randy Cook. |
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Lawrence
(Gut) Gutleber
MM2/M Division
06/68 to 09/70
gonavy148@hotmail.com
Post Office Supervisor
Coplay Pa 18037-1107
Get to see Tom Coar a good friend. He got me thinking about gray ghost. Good times in
Subic. Hi Glassman, Boggs, Merrick 30 years ago seems like a lifetime ago
and someone else not the 54year old guy typing this note with 3 daughters a wife and soon to
be grandfather. |
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Dennis Morse
EN2/A Division
06/68 to 07/69
njcoats@indy.net
Retired Correction Officer
Indianapolis, IN |
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Wasil
w (Chiz) Chischnijak
FN3/A Division
06/68 to 02/71
chiz1249@aol.com
security supervisor phila.pa. zoo
phila.pa.
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Larry (Smokey) Fones
MM3/M
06/68 to 06/72
smokyleefones@cs.com
Tool Repair
326 Sunset Lane Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Want to find the old shipmates, Doug Modica, Doug Harvey,
Danny Nichols, Jimmy Echert, Michael (Goober) Gasgow, Steve
Alimar. |
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Bill
(Wild Bill) Mikanovich
MR3/A Division - Machine Shop
06/68 to 05/72
mikanovich@bigzoo.net
Mfg Engineer
Chandler, the east valley of Phoenix AZ
I'd like to hear from ship mates of A Division & those of 714A East
Chester Street in Virginia Beach . . . We are heroes too . . |
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Richard
D. Herndon
Deck Division
06/68 to 04/70
worked for the railroad
P.O. Box 943, Talihina, OK 74571
Hi, I'm Richards brother who served aboard the uss springfield from 71-75
and I'm trying to help my brother locate a crewmember who's name is BT2
J.L.Herndon. also I wanted to help my brother for he's not in good health
as for a christmas present for me to him. For any crew member who knew me,
please write me. |
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David
R. Daniels
FN/R/Pipe shop
06/68 to 07/70
sunset@midmaine.com
Cabinetmaker/carpenter
Deer Isle, on the coast of Maine
Greetings one and all. I was delighted to find this page finally. I would
like to chat with some of my shipmates, so send me an e-mail. |
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Harry Spencer
PH 2/PHOTO LAB
06/68 to 06/69
littleharry@ ec.rr.com
Retired
Swansboro, NC |
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Paul
(Dezz) Deslo
IC3/E Division
06/68 to 12/71
vaq45@aol.com
Facility Manager/Stationary Engineer
St. Louise MO
Hell,I couldn't wait to get off that ship,and now,I wish I were back on-I
was cocky then but mellow now,Where did the time go? seems like yesterday. |
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Arthur
W. Ellis Jr.
SN/1st Division
06/68 to 04/70
aellis02@nycap.rr.com
retired
Cohoes, New York
GQ gunner mount 54,(deckape) In port duites(night worker) |
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Roger Condrey
RD3/OI Division
06/68 to 03/70
recondrey@ aol.com
Police Officer
Richmond VA
I am currently a School Resource Officer and I was talking to a group of
150 middle school students about Veteran Day and what it means to be a
Veteran. One of the teachers told me about this web site. It was great to
see names like Tom Luckett, Brian Garvey, and others. Great site...Great
Memories!!! |
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Name
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Andrew Stokey
ETR2/OE Division
07/68 to 07/69
ctrlline@charter.net
elevator technician
New Orleans, Louisiana |
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David Burt
EM3/E
07/68 to 05/72
davidburt@charter.net
Corrections Officer and Criminal Justice
Instructor
Southampton, MA 01073
The time that I was on the ship was the greatest learning experience of my
life. Was it John Wooden who said, "It's what
you learn after you know it all that counts." Well in my case that's
just what happened! |
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Daniel (Dan) Aragona
FT2/fox division
07/68 to 07/72
Information Management for GE of Schenectady, NY
Scotia, NY
It will be great to see all the guys that were in my division. |
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On board From
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Terrence
( Terry-ElGato ) Righi
FTG2/Fox
07/68 to 10/70
righiterrence@msn.com
GS-12 Range Controller at White Sands Missile Range
LasCruces, N.M.
I am glad to see so many names from Fox Division
Looking for, my little brother, Mike W. Smith from Fox Division |
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Mike McDonald
ETR3/OE Division
07/68 to 05/72
mikemc_d@msn.com
Sr. Designer CAD
Fremont, Ohio
Four years seemed like an eternity back then. Now it almost didn't seem long enough. Wouldn't
trade all the great memories for anything. |
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Tom
Sheridan
DC3/R Division
07/68 to 12/71
Bricklayer (Retired)
Sacramento, CA
Is this site great, or what? I would like to hear from any of the guys
around when I was on board |
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Name
(Nick Name)
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On board From
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Current Occupation
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Herb
(or) Blake Werner
SN/3ird Division
07/68 to 08/69
hbw1@cornell.edu
Research tech.
Ithaca NY
Not many here from the 3rd, though we were only 12 strong? Give me an
email if you remember me. kruger i can't find your email addy so you
should get ahold of me if you wish. That was a fine ship. i spend the
better part of the navy attached to boats like tugs and asst service
craft. That was my introduction to the fleet. Glad i got to serve
with a good crew on a fine vessel. |
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Name
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On board From
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Gary
L. Gunter
CS3/S2 Division
07/68 to 05/72
guntergl@hotmail.com
Fort Smith Public Schools
Arkoma OK
It was great to see web site for the ship |
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Name (Nick Name)
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
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Bill Berry
LT/Engineering
07/68 to 10/70
billwberry@sbcglobal.net
Retired
Fort Worth TX
Most memorable tour of duty in 20 years of naval service. |
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Name
(Nick Name)
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On board From
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Current Occupation
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Ronald Jach
E3FN/E
08/68 to 11/69
Electrician
Riverside, Ill |
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Name
(Nick Name)
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Andrew L.
(Gib) Geary
RM3 / CR Division
08/68 to 06/72
algeary@ netzero.com
General Manager Fabrication & Weld Co.
Uniontown, Pa. |
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Gregory (Nick) Nicharico
LI3/EX Division
08/68 to 05/70
High School Teacher
65 Grove St., Lindenhurst, NY 11757 |
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Mike
Auber
FTG2/Fox
08/68 to 02/73
mauber@wowway.com
Computer Technician
Kent, Ohio
Lot of memories of "THUNDER" |
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Herman
Fischer
FTG1/Fox
08/68 to 02/73
hfnewportnews@ alltel.net
Maintenance Supervisor, Crew Page Webmaster
Hughesville, PA
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Ric
L. Geverink
SF3/R
08/68 to 05/72
Auto Repair Technician
Dearborn, Mi
Bring back Olongapo City!!!! |
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Fred
Welch
SA/S-2 Cook
08/68 to 05/70
F034920@netzero.net
work at jersey shore medical center - transport aide
Ocean Grove, New Jersey |
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Dennis
(Den) Kruger
SN/03
08/68 to 08/69
Retired from UW West
Amery, Wisconsin soon to be living in duck haven in Webster, South Dakota
Wondering if there are any of the 03 division guys out there, if so, please write. (especially
Herb Warner) |
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Lee R Williams
GMG3/5th Division
08/68 to 05/72
wb3ini@ comcast.net
Sr.Engineering Tech / LabView Programmer
Murrysville PA |
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Doug Modica
DC3/R Division
08/68 to 12/71
WhiplashD@aol.com
carpenter
Massapequa, New York
I found Smokey Fones. I would like to find Calvin Harvey, Jim Valletti, Ken Hadley. |
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Patrick
(Pat) Lankford
EM3/E Division
08/68 to 05/72
Engineering Technician
North Huntington, PA
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Gary
(Hayseed) Asleson
IC2/E Division
08/68 to 05/72
Electrician for a major aluminum company
Ravenswood, West Virginia
Traveled the world with a bunch of crazies. Had a blast but never realized
it at the time. Got a wife and two grown daughters who teach school. God
bless all you old swabbies. |
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Paul
A. Fries, Jr.
LCDR/Supply Officer
08/68 to 01/70
kipafisf@toad.net
Logistician (retired, now)
Chester, MD (Kent Island - eastern end of Chesapeake Bay bridges)
Transferred from "Thunder" when promoted. Went to USAF Grad
School and M.S. degree in Logistics Management. Served in JCS as Chief of
Logistics Analysis and retired in 1975 after 20 years service. Spent 17
years with government contractor and retired as Vice President for
Logistics Research. After a few years of independent consulting, took up
golf and am active in the VFW. |
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Christopher
(Crash) Wreck
GMG3/2nd Div Turret 2
08/68 to 07/71
k2hve@msn.com
Lithoghrapher
Bayonne NJ
i served in turret #2 And went on the 2nd VietNam cruise. Would like to
hear from any gunner's mates during that time. God Bless Thunder's Crew |
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Ken
(Baldy) Balderson
RD3/OI Division
08/68 to 09/72
Threeb@prodigy.net
Service Tech.
Winter Park Fl
Found 10 old shipmates, Now if they only remember all good times!!!
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Russell
(Russ) Allphin
BM3/deck div. sail locker
08/68 to 11/69
rcallfun@charter.net
Pipe fitter
Marietta, Ohio
Had a wild time with Jim Sizemore in the saillocker and crazy nights on
the beach! |
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Paul
(Rebel) Harrison
BR1/B Division
08/68 to 07/69
rdnkbama@aol.com
Retired
Vero Beach FL
Military Service 7/1954 to 4/1977. was on the Westpac cruise 68-69,when on
the news, i was a Boilermaker 1st class. i had the oil shack.after
retiring from the Navy in 1977, I went into law
enforcement.I put in 20 years with the Indian River County Department in
Vero Beach, Fl retiring in 1997. While at the sheriffs Dept my main area
op expertise was in weapons/range Instructor.i was the dept Armorer. I
loved the News, she was a great Lady. |
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Ronnie
(Red) Redden
CS2/S2 Division
08/68 to 10/70
ronniescals@aol.com
state natural resources dept
Holts Summit, Missouri
I am thankful for my two years I spent on "the News", the best
ship to ever float! Lots of hours in the galley working those coppers with
Ski and ol' Chief Hardin making us hold field day at night!! Thoughts of
the Newport News always brings a smile on my face. |
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Daniel
T. Keiner
PO3/E Division
08/68 to 05/72
binghambay@gmail.com
Owner; Bingham Bay Bait and Taxidermy
Marenisco, Mi
I am looking for anyone who served with me. |
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James
Peck
bm3 bmsn/01 02 deck
08/68 to 12/69
chillipeck@cs.com
retired
norfolk va
want to hear from anyone me |
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David
E Williams
GMG3/5th Division
08/68 to 05/72
dwilliams148@gmail.com
Truck Driver
Elm City NC
Would like to hear from former shipmates from 5th Division |
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Daniel R (Barney)
Barnwell
GMG3/Sidecleaners/2nd Division
08/68 to 11/71
danbarnwellsr@ yahoo.com
Manager at a beer wholsesler
Liverpool, New York
One of the greatest periods of my life. What an experience. Great friends,
lots of work. Have a picture of the ship still in my office. Was devestated
by the accident. Wasn't on board at the time, but when I saw some of the
interviews on TV, and recognized the men,it hurt. My buddy Clem. Don't know
why I thought of this page after 36 years but it came to me last night. Have
alredy contacted two old friends. Godspeed..... |
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Terry Pennell
SN/DECK Division
08/68 to 07/69
penn128@ bellsouth.net
Diamond Tooling Sales
Hiddenite NC
Great memories of a great time in my life. |
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Calvin
(Buck) Harvey, Jr.
DC2/R Division
09/68 to 11/71
Fire Fighter (CS) (Retired)
Doylestown, PA and Susan, VA
It was a great four years on NN. I will never forget my shipmates. I will be at the 2001
Reunion in Norfolk; hope to see you there. |
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Jim (depends on who was yelling) Wieske
AN/OL/OA (striker)
09/68 to 04/69
Law enforcement
Bedford, TX
I finally found a picture for my desktop wish it was in color |
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Lawrence G. King
FA/E
09/68 to 10/69
Electronics Technician
Macon, Georgia
Just found this page today & thought it was pretty neat to see some of
the names and look back through the cruise book. |
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Jerry Johns
Boatswain Mate
09/68 to 06/70
reefer@erols.com
Hydraulic Technician.
Street, MD (Just north of Baltimore)
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Rodney F. Sayers
YN1/EX (Legal Department)
09/68 to 01/71
Club Manager
Warren, Ohio
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Deceased
10/05/2002 |
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F. F. (Ed) Edwards
EN3/A / diesel gang
09/68 to 05/72
bugout1984@yahoo.com
Owner-Op Pest Control Co. Paramedic/Instructor.
Port Mansfied, TX.
Looking for anyone who served with me. |
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Howard
Porter
ETR3/OE
09/68 to 06/72
hoshen@aol.com
Field Service Engineer
Southfield, Michigan
Seeing the Names of former shipmates brings back a lot of memories. |
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Tom
E (Eric) Erickson
SN/OL
09/68 to 11/69
thomas-erickson@ci.santa-monica.ca.us
Transit Supervisor for the city of Santa Monica, Ca.
I live in Van Nuys, CA which is a section of Los Angeles
Thunder was the first of three ships that I was on in my four years in the
Navy and the most beautiful CIG-5 that. I also was on the USS Oaklahoma
City when both ships went to attack Haipong Harbor in April of
1972.I have so many great memories of the Newport News and my shipmates. |
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Dave
Foley
MR3/A
09/68 to 03/71
threefingerwoo@cs.com
Machinist at GE Aircraft Engine Component Repair
Current Home Port Cincinnati, Ohio 45218
Would like to hear from former shipmates. I have
been thinking of some of the great times I had being part of A Div. There
were some great times and some not so great, but it was one experience I
will always remember I just turned 50 last year
and started looking back at some of the great things I've been a part of.
Being on the Newport News was one of them. |
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Stephen L. Raymond
SM3/CS
09/68 to 07/70
shariandstephen@verizon.net
Conservation officer
Athol,NY
Very few days pass when I don't think of the old "navy days" - the hours on watch, your old
friends, liberty in Subic , the gunline , etc. I don't know if it was the happiest time of
mylife,
but it sure was the most intense. I wouldn't trade a minute of it. |
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Joseph J. Rimassa
SK3/Supply/S1
09/68 to 01/70
JCRJPC@aol.com
Firefighter Lieutenant city of NY 26yrs
Staten Island, NY 10306
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Russell M.
(Russ) Johnson
GMG2/5th and 2nd
09/68 to 12/72
garplool1@aol.com
Episcopal Priest
Hilo HI |
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Paul Johnson
IC2/E Division
09/68 to 05/70
http://www.firebaseeagle.org
Data Entry Verizon
Altoona PA
I am an ordained Baptist minister now and will always be thankful for the ship and crewmembers
of The Gray Ghost from the east coast God bless |
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Lenzo
C. (Grits) Kohn , Jr.
QMSN/NAN Division
09/68 to 03/70
LKohn69093@AOL.com
Manager. Postal Service 34 years
Irmo, SC
I went aboard ship in June of
68. The first message I got was that we were going to Viet NAM. I
experaince many work parties that included rearming. I look back on those
days as some of the best days of my life. Hit me up with E-Mails.
Looking for Howard Porter ET |
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Doug
Miller
GMG3/2nd Division
09/68 to 06/72
Corporate Purchasing Manager
Springdale, Arkansas
Unfortunately, many of my friends were aboard the ship when it blew up in
1972. However, does anyone know anything about Gary Inlow, Dan
Manchester, Lt. Elliott, Tom Popavich? I'd be interested in hearing
from shipmates. |
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(Nick Name)
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Current Occupation
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Tom Coar
MM3/M
09/68 to 1969
tcoar@adelphia.net
Scranton, Pa. |
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Merlyn
D. (Merl) Lind
CS2/S2 Division
09/68 to 05/70
brolin55330@yahoo.com
Retired MSC, C-store owner with cafe and meat market
Cherokee Village Arkansas
looking for CS3 Steve parker who in 1969 lived in Moultrie GA |
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Tom
( crooked face)
Boggs
MM3/M
09/68 to 01/70
Thomas.Boggs@Bellsouth.com
District Manager-BellSouth
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Would like to hear from anyone in "M" division. |
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(Nick Name)
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Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Rober
C (Doktor Strange) Piers
PN3/EX Division
09/68 to 10/69
trainman98@ cox.net
Wholesale Meat Company
Gilbert AZ
The National Liberation Front and the Webley Vickers Motorcycle Club
proudly present....By the Sacred Books of the Great Vishanti....The Doktor
Strange Show on WBLC radio, the sound of the Thunder Guns! |
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Ford
Swanson
RD3/OI Division
09/68 to 11/69
fswanson@sw.rr.com
Commoditys
Wichita falls TX
I Remember it well. Loved the Panama Canal,
Left in 69 for a tour in country. |
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Internet Email
Current Occupation
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Michael
A. (Moon) Mullins
MM3/M Division
09/68 to 02/70
arbonne1@sedona.net
Chef
Cottonwood AZ
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Monte
Dwayne Fritz
CS3/S-2 Division
09/02/68 to 12/23/69
mdblfritz@netzero.com
Special Education Teacher
Niangua Missouri
I worked n the bake shop most of time. It was a trip of a lifetime
from the West Pacafic to the North Alantic. It is good to see many of my
old crew members names from S-2 Division. |
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(Nick Name)
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On board From
Internet Email
Web Page
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Fred
(Rusty) Ristine
PH3/Fox EX
09/68 to 03/71
http://www.rustyristine.com
photographer
Wilmington DE |
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Current Occupation
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Daniel
(Danny) Peeples
GMSN/5th Division
09/68 to 02/70
bluesbar128@aol.com
Club Owner
Greenville MS
I have a lot of good memories of serving onboard NN. I met the best friend
a man could have while on board SAM TOWNSEND of Knoxville,Tn. I worked on
the mess decks when I first got on board until Tom (I can't remember his
last name) got me transfered to the gun division. Tom was in 3rd division.
When was assigned to mount 5. Iran into an old school mate while on board
(Charles Fisher) he was in 2nd division. It really is a small world we
live in. I retired from American General Life & Accident Ins. Co. and
now a Blues Bar in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. Any one coming this
way stop in or a visit. Ilove to meet and talk to people who have served
our great country.
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Current Occupation
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Ed
Aubin
FTG3/7th and Fox
09/68 to 05/72
eaubinsr@comcast.net
Local #2 Elevator Constructor/ Union Business Representative
Bloomingdale, IL.
Many fond memories onboard ship and many great friends not forgotten.
I'm glad I came across this website. |
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Current Occupation
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LaVerne Phillips
L/Cpl/Marine Detachment USMC
09/68 to 09/70
laverne_phillips@bellsouth.net
Retired Magistrate Judge & Deputy Sherriff
Lake Junaluska N.C.
Served with the Marine Detachment while the USS Newport News was in
Vietnam in 1968-69
I would like to hear from some of the other Marine |
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