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Crew Member's Page
For the Year of 1970
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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Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
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Stephen D Strott
RM3/CR Division
01/70 to 06/72
Sales Rep.
Salisbury, Maryland Home Phone 410-742-0196 |
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Richard (Reggie) Eltrich
BM2/7th & 3rd Divisions
01/70 to 08/73
rjeltrich@earthlink.net
Fisheries Biologist - Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife
Gig Harbor, Washington
Living and working aboard a ship...it becomes a part of your life
forever...I was honored to serve aboard her and to have met so many
great people. |
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Name
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Wayne R. Coffman
MM2/A
01/70 to 04/74
wcoffman@pwcnorva.navy.mil
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Virginia Beach, Va.
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Lorenzo (Lo) Thornton
MM3
01/70 to 12/71
Risk Management Specialist
Atlanta, GA
I was really sorry to here of the crew members who loss their lives in
1972, Clark and played on the ship's basketball team. I would like to here
from any members that was on the team as well as all of the fireman during
the period. "Rat" and "Smitty" get in touch. b
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Name
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Internet Email
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John Pirrello
CYN3/CR
01/70 to 09/71
JohnPi1126@hotmail.com
Chief, Facilities Management Section, Dept. of Veterans Affairs,
Phila., PA
Hatfield, PA
I am elated the NN is "still alive". I would like to find and hear from old friends, Joe
Patula, Mike Williams, Val Wilson, John Brichard and the entire CR gang. |
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Name
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Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
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Bruce Bishop
MMFN/AC&R Crew
01/70 to 05/75
softtail99@msn.com
Production, Delphi
Rochester, New York
Looking for other crew members, especially Larry Lindawer |
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Charles
F.(Dallas) Wilker
CYN3/CR Division
01/70 to 11/71
cwilker@pldi.net
Environmental Scientist (WPC)
Hennessey, OK
I was sure surprised and especially glad to find that We (USS NEWPORT
NEWS) now has a web page. Thanks to all involved in the creation and
upkeep of it. I haven't took the time to really enjoy all of it yet
but plan on doing so in the near future but did see several familiar names
that I plan on contacting soon!!! I was in CR division, which is the
communications sector of the ship, I was ships company for the most but
also in there somewhere was TAD to comsecondfleet. I hope that in
all the shuffle that I wasn't lost in the transitions as this is my 2nd
try to get my name and address on the Members Page. Lt. Commander
Alvarodo was our Division Officer at the time, one good Man as I'm sure
everyone agrees. If I do get on the page with this 2nd attempt
"HELLO TO ALL" and Looking forward to visiting with everyone
that I can!! How bout that NATO Cruise (1971)?? See Ya Later and
looking forward to any contacts. |
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Fred
Michael (Mike) Ellis
SH3/ S-3 Division
01/70 to 04/74
ellisfmike@hotmail.com
Retired USN in 91, Current maintenance manager
Concord, NC
NN was the best duty station of my 20 years. |
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Ken
Mettler
BT2/B Division
01/70 to 03/71
ENJOYN@WESTRIV.COM
senior Controlroom Operator, Powerplant
Center, North Dakota Northwest of Bismarck
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David C. (Pete) Petersen
QMSN/NAN
02/70 to 05/71
Pauline_Petersen@Millipore.com
Senior Monitor - Lifeline Services
3 lian Way, Bedford, Ma. 01730
The email address is my wife's, so keep it funny!! Great ship, great mates - looking forward
to hearing from you!! |
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Internet Email
Current Occupation
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Mozart (Book) Booker Jr.
CS3/S-2
02/70 to 07/71
mbooker@co.santa-barbara.ca.us
Veterans Representative
Santa Barbara County |
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Harold L. (Whitey) White
SH3/S3
02/70 to 10/72
hlwhite@hughes.net
Conductor for Bulington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
2092 Pin Oak Drive Fort Madison, IA 52627
Proud to have served on the USS Newport News and with the finest crew in
the US Navy please contact me if you wish. |
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Jerry
(JJ) Ott
MM2/A
02/70 to 11/72
paleodad1@aol.com
Maintenance Coordinator
Appleton, Wisconsin
Worked in the Air Conditioning gang and Hydraulics gang. |
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Name
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Internet Email
Current Occupation
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Ron (Flash) Gordon
IC2/e
02/70 to 05/73
rlgordon@mediaone.net
Navy Tech Rep
Jacksonville, FL |
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Gary E. (Face) Strine
BM3/7th./ attached captains gig
02/70 to 09/73
Warehouse Superintendent (Reynolds Aluminum)
Cincinnati, Ohio.
I was honored and proud to serve aboard Thunder with a bunch of guys that
I respect and admire to this day! esp. Dom, EL-trich, Snoopy, and Sparky! |
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Richard
(Weasle) Kneeland
FT3/Fox Division
02/70 to 12/73
spiritwolf48@ comcast.net
Management Rite Aid Pharmacies
Catansville MD
Would love to find old mates! |
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Current Occupation
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Dave
Knepper
CYN3/Radio
02/70 to 02/72
daveknepper@hotmail.com
Instructional Design
Glassboro, NJ |
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Woodrow Hall, Jr.
BT3/B Division
02/70 to 09/72
whall048@bellsouth.net
Utility Systems Operator
East Dublin, Georgia 31027
I would like to hear from anyone from B Division. |
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Internet Email
Current Occupation
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Kenny
R. (Frenchie) Francingues
BT2/B Division
02/70 to 07/73
frasang@datasync.com
Operations Supervisor, Plant Watson, Mississippi Power Company
Gulfport, MS
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Donald
Nicastro
YN3/EX Division
02/70
nicasfam@hotmail.com
Lake Ariel PA |
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Harry Ramsey
SK1/Supply
02/70 to 07/72
hvn4me@cox.net
Retired
Virginia Beach VA
I have nothing but fond memories of the ship and it's crew except for
one day when we lost a great shipmate Mike Brumfield. |
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Dana A
(Ferg) Ferguson
RM2/CR Division
03/70 to 02/72
ddfergus@charter.net
Postmaster
Grand Island, NE |
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Henry (Hank) Abegg
SN/Fox
03/70 to 12/72
ss396@netnitco.net
Construction Superintendent
Hebron, Indiana
Met some real great guys aboard Thunder, The stories are endless.
"John it should be enough to know I'm taking good care of your cruise
book |
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Donald S. (Steve) Auten
MM3/ M Division
03/70 to 09/71
dsajma@yahoo.com
Truck Driver
Fredericktown, Ohio |
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Jim
(Hos) Hostutler
SN/Fox Division
03/70 to 02/72
whiterook81@yahoo.com
Salesman, Stewart Fastener & Tool
Matthews, NC
Good memories aboard "Thunder"Enjoy "sea stories' and other mail. |
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Robert
(Mac) McCollum
RM3/CR Division
03/70 to 06/72
robertmrobertbob@aol.com
Area Director for the Mass. Department of Mental Retardation
Springfield, MA
This is fantastic. I always wondered what happened to some of my old
friends from the Newport News. Now, I might have a chance to find out.
Anyone remember the Nato Cruise in 71. It was called "Royal
Knight" It started in September and went to October 1971. We visited
London, England; Rosyth, Scotland; Copenhagen, Denmark; Helsinki, Finland;
Hamburg, Germany and a few other countries. I also remember my first Mardi
Gras And of course making the trip to Nam
Good memories to share and Sea Stories to embellish upon. |
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James
J. (Jim) Neering
SN/Fox Division
03/70 to 11/71
sonnybeach@comcast.net
Retired GM Of A Commercial Printing Corporation/Lead Singer + Manager of
The Time Machine Band
Pompano Beach, Florida
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Jim
G. Boazman
IC3/E Division
03/70 to 11/71
rboazman@hotmail.com
Electrician-A.E.D.C.
Tullahoma Tennessee
Great site |
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(Nick Name)
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Internet Email
Current Occupation
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Charles R Cousins
Jr
RD3/Radar
03/70 to 07/71
cuzzinc@mail.myactv.net
Maintenance Mechanic
Hagerstown MD |
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Richard E
Randall
SN/4th Division
03/70 to 10/71
tactfires@yahoo.com
Manager Oil Company
Covington LA
Thrilled to find out the web page on our Vessel and wish all a gracious
living. Please call if you will, 985.893.2669 |
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Name (Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
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Internet Email
Current Occupation
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Tom Srail
SN/OL/Operations
03/70 to 06/73
tomro148@ yahoo.com
Government
Cleveland OH |
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Bennie Patton
ETR2/OE Division
03/70 to 08/71
nwaustralia@ ipro.net
Industrial Hygienist - Kentucky Occupational Safety & Health Program
Berea KY
Stayed in the Navy. I got a ride at Auburn University, where I was
commissioned as a Supply Corp officer. After I retired, I started working as
an Industrial Hygienist (chemical exposures, noise, bloodborne illnesses,
etc) for Kentucky. Still at it.
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Tom (Mack) McMullen
CTRM3/Radio/Communication
04/70 to 12/70
mctr412@aol.com
Industrial-type sales
Vancouver, WA
How about that time in Montego Bay after the Gitmo shakedown? |
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Current Occupation
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Kenneth
(Dizzy) Diez
SN3/4th (Deck Division)
04/70 To 01/72
kdiez99@yahoo.com
Federal Mine Inspector
Ina, Ill.
Great Web Page. Enjoyed my time and friends on the News. She was the Queen
of the ocean. |
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(Nick Name)
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Internet Email
Current Occupation
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David V.( Dave ) Huffman
ETR2/Electronics
04/70 to 01/74
rahuffman@radiological.com
Engineering Manager-Medical
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Like to find and speak to some of the guys in the electronics division
during my time on the Nupy News |
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Name
(Nick Name)
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Internet Email
Current Occupation
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Michael
S. Williams
RM2/CS
04/70 to 04/72
wilcougar1@aol.com
Insurance agent
Phoenix, Arizona
I've been looking a long time for info on the Newport News trying to locate
Mike Elefante,Dick Crookshanks, John Hecht, Tip Gartner, Bob Odin and others from the RM gang. |
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(Nick Name)
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Current Occupation
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Comments |
Robert
(Bob) Shuster
Fox
04/70
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Rate/Rank/Division
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Internet Email
Current Occupation
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Henry
R. Bayer
FN/B Division
04/70 to 02/72
LauriB925@hotmail.com
Mechanical Inspector
Highland, Indiana
Look forward to the reunion in 2003 |
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Internet Email
Current Occupation
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Michael
(ang) Caravella
SN/Supply
04/70 to 01/72
mixerman103@netscape.net
concrete tech
New Hampshire
Al King is looking for Red Palmer or Hibbs from Florida call 617-308 0950
or 207-229-0951 and leave a message and return number, if anyone
knows their home location or E-mail me thanks |
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(Nick Name)
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Internet Email
Current Occupation
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Dennis J
(Rocky) Records
BM3/1, 3, sidecleaners, 7
04/70 to 06/72
micdenrecords@verizon.net
Contract Transportation Specialist, U.S.P.S.
Aliquippa/PA
It was really a shame to find out what they did to that great ship |
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Current Occupation
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Wesley
J. (Wes) Simmers
SN/ol/7th division
04/70 to 12/72
Oldboy490@yahoo.com
U.S.postal,retired
Cabot PA
I was on aft air when we got attaced by the pt boats,thats me talking to
"Buck" in forward air |
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Jerry Fusco
SN/1st Division
04/70 to 04/72
myboychf@aol.com
Retired TBTA Peace Officer
Westbury NY
I spent 2 years on CA-148. I knew a lot of the guys who died Oct 1st
1972 I was a BM under BM1 Young and BM2 Timmons |
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Norm Wilcox
RM3/CR
05/70 to 03/71
camanorm@comcast.net
Sales Representative
Citrus Heights, California |
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Bruce (Russ) Russell
HT3/R
05/70 to 02/72
brussell472@comcast.net
Steel mill/Weirton Steel
Follansbee, WV 26037
I worked in the carpenter shop. Bob Orcutt and Hearvy were
there when I came aboard. spent a a lot of time with Dennis Chisolm and
Alen Mc Donald. you guys out there ? |
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Current Occupation
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Tom
(Chicken Man) Oden
SN/3ed Division
05/70 to 09/73
ODEN1751@aol.com
Process Quality Auditor
Conyers, Georgia |
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Current Occupation
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Donald
Landry
MM3/ A Gang
05/70 to 06/72
Electrical Tech/Fl. Power & Light
Westbrook, Maine
Good Ship, Good Friends, Good Memories. Have
old 8mm movie of the ship at sea. |
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Michael
(Stanley) Treece
MM3/M
05/70 to 07/73
stanleyen2@aol.com
Millwright
Findley, Ohio
Would like to hear from any shipmates '70 to '73 |
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Current Occupation
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Charles
W.(Chuck) McFadden, Jr.
HT3/R Division
05/70 to 12/72
my55forever@yahoo.com
Metal Recycler
Des Moines, IA
Would love to hear from Alan Rich; Bruce Langdorfer?; Mike Curtis; or
anyone else who who remembers our division in Viet Nam. |
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Current Occupation
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Mike
Lewis
MM3/M and A
05/70 to 06/72
mlewis1585@charter.net
commercial refrigeration technician
Lincoln City, Oregon
I see alot of names I remember, don't know if anyone remembers me but would like to hear from
anyone who does. |
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Current Occupation
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Dan J. McKelvey
IC2/E
05/70 to 05/71
dan_j_mckelvey@yahoo.com
maintenance electrician
Macomb, Illinois
Even though I served aboard her for a brief time I'll never forget my first sight of
her. Awesome! I was disappointed to hear they scrapped her. I would love to hear from any of the
IC gang or any one who just wants to say hello. They don't make them like the" Newport News"
anymore. |
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Moses
(Big Red) Reddin
GMG3/Sixth Div.
05/70 to 05/72
long distance truck driver
1332 keaton way,chesapeake,va.
i have pictures of guys from fifth and sixth division |
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Current Occupation
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Raymond
S. (Ray) Heidinger
FTG2/Fox Division
05/70 to 11/74
rayheid2@netzero.com
Quality Supervisor
Fort Wayne, IN
I think about the days aboard the Newport News often. I stumbled across
this and I am glad I did. I wander often what happened to my mates. Those
who knew me probably won't believe I actual have trusted in Christ as my
Savior (became a Christian) since I got out so my life style is a bit
different! The day aboard ship still hold fond memories though. |
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Current Occupation
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Edward W
(Eddie) Horrocks
SN/Commissary
05/70 to 12/72
ednancy@dellepro.com
Airline Agent
Indian Rocks Beach FL |
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Michael
K. (Ballcap) ORear
SN/First Division
05/70 to 02/73
mkorear@ Gmail.com
retired fireman / driving truck now
chattanooga Tn.
had a great vist to wall with guys from first div.would like to hear from
anyone I was onborad with |
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(Nick Name)
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On board From
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Current Occupation
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Danny
S Goude
E4/MM
05/70 to 02/72
d1j2goude@aol.com
steel mill maint./ residental home builder
georgetown,s.c.
would like to hear from some of you,or even see you. |
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Name
(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments
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Wayne
Sweeny
SA/Dental
06/70 to 12/70
Factory worker
16880 wells road Buchanan, MI 49107 |
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Clark
J. (Nick) Nicholson
FTG2/Fox Division
05/70 to 01/73
cjnicholson@ wbcable.net
State Training Coordinator for Primerica Life Insurance Co
Aurora Oregon
I found this web-site today by accident, and am glad I did. I think
of my shipmates often, and would love to hear from all of them. I
left Thunder to go to C school on the Mk 68 GFCS at Great Lakes, was
stationed on the USS Brewton a DE out of Hawaii for 2 years, where my wife
Carol and I were divorced, then went on to Great Lakes as an instructor
for a couple years at GFCS 68 C school. I left the USN in May of
1977 after 8 1/2 years. Went on to repair fax and laser printers for
22 years, and am now a Licensed Tax Consultant and Financial Analyst.
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Current Occupation
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Scottie
(Scott) Thomas
RM3/CR Division
05/70 to 02/73
slthomas50@bellsouth.net
Truck Driver
Stanley NC
CAN'T BELEIVE I FOUND THIS SITE.....SURE DO REMEMBER THE SUMMER IN
HIAPHONG HARBOR REMEMBER THE TIMES IN SUBIC BAY ALSO WONDER WHAT HAPPENED
TO WOODY....ANYBODY KNOW |
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On board From
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Current Occupation
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Dale W (Gunner)
Brown
SF3/R Division
05/70 to 01/72
gunnerdwb@cs.com
Truck Driver
Phillips NE
Would like to hear from anyone from R division 70-72. F Walker, G
Eastman, B Langdorfer, |
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Name (Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
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James Webster
CYNSN/comsecflt/communications
05/70 to 07/71
onecocacola@ adelphia.net
retired U.S.. Army (Sfc, E-7, and retired U S Postal Service, Plumber
Cleveland Hts. Ohio
Was comsecflt staff, Vadm Miller |
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Name
(Nick Name)
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
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Dennis (Dennis) Cope
FTG3/Fox
06/70 to 08/71
dcope@shore.intercom.net
Eltek for NOAA
Wallops, Virginia
I retire from the Goverment in four years. Had a good time. |
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Name
(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
James Fred (Jim) Zello
EN3/A Division
06/70 to 05/72
Truck Driver
Pinckney, Michigan |
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Name
(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Web Page
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Ray Kopp
RM3/CR Division
06/70 to 09/73
RSKOPP@aol.com
http://www.hometown.aol.com/rskopp/index.html
Sailing Instructor - writer
Cape May, NJ
I welcome news from any of the old CR-Div crew that served on Thunder
between 1970 and 1973, before and after. Visit my homepage to see details
of the book I've published about the 1972 Vietnam deployment. |
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Name
(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Rolf Standfuss
RM3/CR2
06/70 to 03/71
rolfstan@midstate.tds.net
Furniture Store Manager Credit Manager Steel Co. Accountant
Willmar. Minnesota
Would like to hear from some my crewmates that were in the
communications divisions. Just was looking up the history of the Newport
News and was sorry to see it was scraped out. It was too bad it wasn't
left in the moth ball fleet. I only served on board for less then a year.
I have good memories of when we went to Cuba for training after getting
out of the yards. I came on board from the USS Wright after it was
decommissioned in 1970. |
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Richard
(Jughead) Stewart
CS3/Mess Specialist/S2
06/70 to 08/73
Disabled/Graduate Student
Fort Worth, TX |
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Richard L (Dick) Erickson
SN/Lookout
06/70 to 11/73
dick.erickson@us.army.mil
Chief of Polic, Tupelo, Ms.
regional Airport
Tupelo, MS
Thanks to all for serving, (tom srail, bob, tex,mike,steve chrun,
gonez,and the rest). hope everyone is doing ok. call or e-mail.
I guess i didn't get enough, I am on active duty once again at Camp
Shelby, Ms. My mosq is 91B combat medic, 11B Infantry squad leader and 71L
clerk. my cell is 6015404615. I'm a staff Sgt. and doing ok so far.
There talking Iraq but no orders as of yet. Keep safe and God bless
all of you from l972 |
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Glen Eastman
HT2/R
06/70 to 09/73
glen.eastman@ Kuwait.swa.army.com
Depatrment Manager Public Works Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
Kuwait |
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Charles E.
(Ed [Always Late]) Burkhardt
E1-E4/Marine Detachment
06/70 to 12/71
Warehouse Manager
Winter Park Fl
Went in the marines to stay off a ship and this was my first duty station!!
Although I didn't think I liked it, thinking back it was pretty cool. Did a lot of partying (thanks to the
corpsman
who sewed up my head after the last night in New Orleans 1971)and that's why
I was always late. My prayers to those who lost their lives.
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Ray H. Bradbury
SH2/S-3 Div.
06/70 to 10/70
Bradbury620@msn.com
Surveillance observer
Reno, NV
Great Ship, Great site. |
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Barry
Myrick
CYN3/CR Division
06/70 to 04/71
booger462000@yahoo.com
Asst. Superintendent Water&Sewer Pipe Maintenance
Burlington,North Carolina
I was part of 2nd Fleet Flag crew working in radioshack with ships company
I would like to hear from anyone who remembers cruising to St. Thomas,
Mardi Gras, Ft. Lauderdale, Would like to hear from John Friddle from High
Point area! I ran across this page just browsing and it brought back so
many memories. Saw some of the crews names I remembered, but would like to
see more. I've thought about you guys many times over the years. We had
some good(and bad) times onboard the News. I wonder if Mike from Louisiana
still sits in the "head" eating those Dry bologna sandwiches
from "midrats"? Hope to hear from ya'll soon |
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Ed (Pete) Peters
YN3/OE Division
06/70 to 05/72
trainsforkids@atlanticbb.net
USPS Letter Carrier
Fayette City PA
Glad I found this web site hope to here
from shipmates. |
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Tom Grove
SH3/S3 Division
06/70 to 06/73
tg@aol.com
Newark OH |
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Michael Cline
MS2/Food Service
06/70 to 12/72
mjcline403@ hotmail.com
Retired 1960, then retired from state of PA
Ladson SC
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Robert L Fox
Cpl/Marine Detachment
06/70 to 05/72
bobfox@ verizon.net
Food Service Director/Chef
St. Petersburg FL
Great Memories |
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Myron (Flash) Reed
LT/1st Lieutenant
06/70 to 06/71
ksflash@ aol.com
Engineer-mostly retired
Wakarusa Kansas
I moved around a lot while I was in the Navy So I was only aboard NN for a
short time. |
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Web Site
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Neil R. Gordon
SM3/CS
07/70 to 06/72
neil@nrgordon.com
http://www.nrgordon.com
Consulting CFO and Corporate Finance Advisor
Waltham, MA
Favorite Photos
![[ Neil's Favorite Photos (31k) ]](images/b_myphotos.gif) |
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Ted
Miklish
SKSN
07/70 to 03/71
thedoralman@aol.com
Postal Worker
Greensburg PA
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Dwight
Currie
SN/2nd Division
07/70 to 05/71
dcurrie51@bellsouth.net
Internet Sales Manager
Dublinn GA
Served on NN 1970-71. A case of hepatitus on my honeymoon landed me in
Bethesda Naval Hospital, after release and convalescent leave I was
reassigned, and missed deployment to Westpac. I found out much later about
the tragedy of 1/01/72, the valor of the survivors, and the 20 who were
lost. With such a remarkable history as that of NN, it seems to me that
she deserved a better ending than a scrap yard in Louisiana. Brian Ducote
if you're out there somewhere, I'd like to hear from you. I'll always
remember the wild times in DC. Mike O'rear gave me the tour on my first
day aboard, and his friend Quentin fuller taught me the art of smoking a
pipe. Tobacco...the other, I learned on my own. I will always remember
those days even though now at 54 it's hard to believe any of us were ever
that young. My best to all, and my prayers for the ones no longer with us. |
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William
J (Bill) Sosko jr.
FN/MM
07/03/70 to 05/03/71
bsosko@sparton.com
Maintenance Supervisor
New Mexico |
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Dick
Rodewald
CYN3/CR Division
07/70 to 06/72
rrodewald@centurytel.net
Computer Systems Analyst
Olive Branch, MS
It was GREAT finding this website, seeing the names of friends from
the Radio Gang and thinking about long ago memories. Hope to hear
from my old shipmates! |
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Luis
Rodriguez
CPL/Marine Detachment
08/70 to 03/73
Postal Employee
Miami, FL |
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Larry W. Reeves
FT2/Fox
08/70 to 06/74
lands1848@comcast.net
Retired from Allied Signal, Production Supervisor
Paducah, Kentucky
I've Never hated anything quite as much as I did the Navy. Six years of my
life that I would never do again. Six years of my life that I will never
forget. To all the guys that died I remember you still. To all those still living may God bless you for the memories. |
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Dave
(Harley) Brownstead
RM3/CR Division
08/70 to 11/73
dbrwnstd@aol.com
professional fine artist
San Diego, CA
Would enjoy hearing from anyone of the old crew. would especially like to connect with master
chief pipho. |
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George
M.(Doc) Thielen
HM2/H Division
8/70 to 9/73
thiegm@hullnumber.com
Registered Nurse
Riverside CA |
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Gary
White
RM3/CR Division
08/70 to 07/72
gwhite140@comcast.net
Police Officer Baltimore Md
Pasadena, Maryland
I was really glad to happen on the Thunder webpage..I recognized some of
my old shipmates here too...And Burdy, it was Tony Henson from
Baltimore..he became a postoffice employee but we kind of lost track of
each other over the years. And I was sorry to hear about "Swanny"
you'll have to fill me in. I guess Strott is a lifeguard in Ocean City
still! And I see Mike Elefant signed in, It seemed like I was always on
his watch crew, which was the best of course to me. I'd really like to
hear from some of the guys if you would like to write and fill me in on my
old shipmates. I did manage to see Old Thunder in drydock in Maryland
after I got off and remember seeing Harley Brownstead on board. I remember
Ray Kopp too..it was good cruises Mardi Gras and Nato 71
"Bluenose" and the Nam cruise...Be looking forward to hearing
from you.. |
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Charles E. (Charlie) Webster
HM3/Medical
08/70 to 12/24/72
mrdj1967@tampabay.rr.com
Physician Assistant
Hudson, FL
Would love to hear from any ship mates- I'm picking up my NN model today.
It's very impressive and brings back alot of memories. |
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Jesse
F. Suarez
IC3/E Division
08/70 to 01/74
suarezrj@rionet.cc
Southwestern Bell Corporation
Uvalde TX
Hello to all the interior communication guys and the rest of the Newport
News gang!!!!!!! |
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Current Occupation
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John B (arrow) Britto
RD3/Operations
08/70 to 06/72
arrowcab@ verizon.net
Kitchen Designer
Calloa VA |
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Joseph
G ( Flirt) Murace
EN2/A Gang
09/70 to 09/73
Auto Tech
21 revere drive Stamford, Ct 06902 |
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Current Occupation
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Allan (Artie) Wakefield
FTGSN/Fox Division
09/70 to 11/73
sanchez2k@yahoo.com
Director of School Facilities, Operation and Transportation.
East Meadow, New York |
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Paul David Watson
SN/ 1st Division
09/70 to 05/72
Truck driver
Kilgore TX
Great Ship I really Enjoyed serving aboard her |
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Andy
(Burd, Burd Man) Burdulis
RM3/ CR Division
09/70 to 11/73
andy_burdulis@ml.com
Data Communications/Systems (Computer) Analyst
North Arlington, NJ
First, I would like to commend those who put this site together. Going thru the pages of this
site gave me goosebumps, made me smile and also made me sad. So many names of guys from the CR
gang who served while I was there who have signed up on this site ... some I remember, many I
can't quite put the name to a face even though the names sound so familiar. Some thoughts and
memories: To "Swanny" ... a funny and gentle hulk of a guy stricken by cancer and taken so
young...I still think about you, the way you'd sneak up on guys, give that snort and do that
thing with your fingers. To Ray Kopp and Richard "Coco" Galasso (we lived to see the Rangers
win the Cup!!!) ... so many good times, we were inseparable. I never would've made it without
you guys. Gibby, I saw your signup. Wayne Youngman ... didn't we also call you Youngblood Hawk?
... Frank Sorba... an officer and a Gentleman way before Richard Gere ... To Mike
Willaims, saw
your comments and it's Larry (not Dick) Crookshanks! ,although if you remember the way he showed off his endowment it's easy to understand why you
thought that was his first name. "Gogo" Gogue, remember burning up those "phone" lines from
the Chief's office? Another guy I remember is Ivan (from ECCM) a brilliant guy from Montana,
holed up in that tiny room all the way up there in the amongst the radar equipment ... sorry
about that weird phone call almost 20 years ago, thanks for being there. And finally, Dick (I
think that was his first name) Henson from Baltimore ... the NY teams kicked Baltimore's butt
in 1969/1970 and they will do it again in the Super Bowl this year ... I always wanted to throw
that up to you, but now I'm far enough away that you can't punch me out. Thanks for the
memories, and thanks for the site. She might have been decommissioned, but "Thunder" will
never be silenced. |
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Paul
(Pol) Martinez
S2/1st Division
09/70 to 05/72
tibby_bean@yahoo.com
machinist/corpus christi army depot
aransas pass texas
looking for Treeman Veltry,Micheal Shepard,Richard Sturdevant |
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Current Occupation
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Edward
( Biggy Rat) Sally Jr.
SN/1st Division
9/1/70 to 12/10/72
mrsallysally@netscape.net
Teacher/Special Ed.
Baltimore Md.
I shall write the book, for others too will know the story ! E-mail me
your your most out standing event at Subic or at sea.(Viet-Nam)
See you all at the next reunion |
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Current Occupation
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Maurice
M. May
SN/DTAN/Dental
09/70 to 02/72
motown23@aol.com
Retired USN---Tractor Trailer Driver
Virginia Beach VA |
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(Nick Name)
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Kevin
O'Shea
MM2/M Division
09/70 to 03/71
kos@kbcc.cuny.edu
(ret)AT&T/Lucent Technolgies(Systems Eng,) currenttly Information
System Specialist NYC Univ.(Kingsborough)
New York city
sorry to hear of the demise of the ship and loss of life after i got
out.Like to hear from anyone in Mdiv,eng#4 |
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(Nick Name)
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Gary
(Pat) Lennon
IC3/E Division
09/70 to 12/72
Lightning352@comcast.net
Constable/Retired Police Officer
Bear DE
I would love to hear from anyone that knew me. |
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Name
(Nick Name)
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
John
M. Wild
HT2/R Division
09/70 to 12/73
IC2006@aol.com
maintenance mechanic
New Albany IN
Been wanting to do this for some time, feel free to contact me. |
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(Nick Name)
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Walt
Cooper
RD3/OI Division
09/70 to 12/72
wjcooper1@verizon.net
Retired supervisor Verizon
Salem NJ
Really enjoyed tour on ship.Had good and bad times.Met a lot of good
people on board.Bad memories of T-2 |
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
John L. Hofmann
PN3/EX Division
09/70 to 07/74
hofy@ frontiernet.net
Disability from VA
West Valley NY
LIKE TO GET INTOUCH WITH OLD FRIENDS |
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(Nick Name)
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Craig (Tennessee) Depew
SK3/S1
10/70 to 09/72
cdepew@chartertn.net
Operator in a chemical company.
Kingsport, Tenn.
I left Thunder before the tragic accident but felt a great sadness when I
got the news. Some of you may remember me and the DJ for the country music
show on the ships radio station. Mike
Brumfield was my best friend and I miss him still. |
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(Nick Name)
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
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Jack (Snoopy) Patterson
BM3/7th
10/70 to 01/73
jfpsnoopy@aol.com
Warehouse Manager
Charlotte, NC
Will never forget the summer of "72" will always be a part
of my life and those who gave there time and lives for there country |
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(Nick Name)
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Gregory J. (snoopy) Fulchiero M.D
LT./H
10/70 to 05/73
Orthopedic Surgeon
Altoona, Pa
I treated 454 cases of GC in two years ... Way to go... Old Thunder ! |
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(Nick Name)
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Jim Harris
EM3/E division
10/70 to 11/73
nicholas@northlink.com
Lutheran pastor
Mayer, AZ |
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(Nick Name)
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Michael J Shephard
FN/BMSN/1st, 3ed & M Divisions
10/70 to 12/73
DECW2MD4@AOL.COM
BMC RET/USN/DOJ
ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Reading the web site tonight brought bad memories and good ones. I
hope to hear from my fellow ship mates. |
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(Nick Name)
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Jeffrey Heil
ETR2/OE
10/70 to 12/73
pokey@webworldinc.com
Former: Multimillion dollar subcontract administrator for corporations
awarded U.S Prime Contracts (Space Shuttle, Stealth Bomber) Current:
Handyman
Fullerton, CA |
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(Nick Name)
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Dennis (Denny) Showman
FTG3/Fox
10/70 to 02/74
dshowman@yahoo.com
Industrial Radiographer, NDT, Allied Signal
Scottsdale, AZ
The 3 1/2 years I lived on "THUNDER" were years not wasted as I
felt at the time, but an education in life not ever to be
forgotten. |
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