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Crew Member's Page
For Years of 1973 - 1975
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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Brad
Fritch
BM3/First Division
01/73 to 01/75
Professional Painter
Somerset, PA
Like to hear from other ship mates from that time. 814-629-6274 |
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Internet Email
WWW Home Page
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Wm. (Bill, WACKI) Gowacki
GMTSN/2nd div.T-3
01/73 to 06/75 Decom.
WACKI56@aol.com
Husband-Father-Veteran |
WCGowacki.com | Honor from Cover to Cover.........Then Some
(owner) Residential Home Inspections
SUNNY!! Coquina Key St.Petersburg, FL-USA
Looking forward to hearing from ALL my old friends who served on NN. If
anyone vacations in FLA. look me up in the book we've got plenty room!! As
a PROUD crewmember of Newport News and one of a chosen handful to put her
to rest; I feel like I came home when I found this site. I'm looking
forward to
hearing from EVERYONE no matter what you have to say. 'SMOOTH SEAS' |
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Bob
(Hik-Eye) Hickey
EN3/A-Division /Ice House Crew
01/73 to 06/75
hikeye@centurytel.net
Retired,Paper Mill technician
Oconto, Wisconsin
Great to find this web site. I've been in contact with Lee Burns Ron Jett
Gary Fenn Ron Berg. Glad to see Murrays name listed. Want to have a steak
on the grill Murray? Give me a call at 920-834-2350. |
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Kenneth L. (Lurch) Loveday
SN/GMG3/2nd Division, Main Battery, Turret 1
01/73 To 06/75
kenneth_loveday@atk.com
Quality Assurance Specialist for Alliant Techsystems
Taylorsville, Utah 84118
Hoping to renew old friendships with some of the best shipmates a mariner
could have. Chief Hoyt, George Rahn, Hoggy Hudson, Big John, Tom Demayo,
Ozzie Osborne Where are you? |
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Donald D. Stanley
SN//First Div.
01/73 to 09/73
dwag2004@ hot.rr.com
N/A Just got back from a 18 tour of Norther Iraq as a contractor FOB
Q-West
Killeen Texas |
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Gary Fisher
FN3 / A Division
01/73 to 01/75
gfisher78@msn.com
USDA, Engineering Tech.
Dunkirk, MD. |
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J. Bradford Young
OS3/OI
01/73 to 09/74
jbyoung@ntplx.net
Transportation Planner CT. Dept Transportation
West Hartford, Ct. |
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John E. (Doctor John) Scanlon
SN/S1 supply department
01/73 to 06/75
jesmilitary@aol.com
Plastic Molding Inspector
Huddleston Va
I hated the navy when I was in but I now miss the good people I
served with. Time has made me proud to serve on the .
USS Newport News CA-148.
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Rod
(Turk) Farrell
FTG3/Fox
01/73 to 10/74
rfarrell@ciu10.com
Consultant to K-12 schools
Reedsvill, PA near Penn State University
Any former FOX Div mates drop me a line. |
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Clifford
(Doc) Kavanaugh
HM2/ H Division
01/73 to 06/75
ck@kw.com
Real Estate
Virginia
Some of the best years of my life. When I tell my friends and family sea stories of when I
served, they can hardly believe the adventures we had. I made three N.
Atlantic crossings. I am
proud to say that as the "doc" I was one of the last to serve on USS Newport News through the
decommissioning at St Helena's piers.
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Johnny
G.(John) Agoot
EM2/E Division
01/73 to Decom
shipahoynow@hotmail.com
Electrician
Bremerton, Washington
Thanks to "rags" for giving me the info on NN website. hello shipmates "old salts". |
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Glenn
E. (Gomer/Fat Albert) Elmer
SA/Third Division
01/73 to 04/74
Wal Mart
Westfield, Massachusetts
My memories of Newport News (CA148)are filled with fondness and sadness. I loved this
ship, she kept me on my toes. My duty station was on the fantail and hanger deck. My shipmates were a
swell group of guys. My division officer was a really nice guy for an
officer. It was great watching him paint the bluenose on the ship. The Newport News was a proud
ship, I was proud to have been her crew. |
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Ronald
Falciano
DM3/OI Division
01/73 to 01/74
ronald.falciano@navy.mil
Graphic Arts/Naval Reservist/PrePress Production
Virginia Beach VA
I wanted to add, that I'm presently on Active Duty Orders in Dam Neck,
Virginia and working on my 16th year in the Naval Reserves. I did
make DM1 in the Naval Reserves in 2002 and was converted to PH1 a few
months later. I'm just looking to get to the end and retire.
Wish I had gotten in sooner to be finished already. I'm a really old
dog and also wish, i had gotten on the Newport News sooner to have been
with the crew in Vietnam as most of my generation has. I must be one
of the last left from the Vietnam era. |
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Engle,
David
Lloyd
SN/5th Division
01/73 to 11/75
david.engle@va.gov
Federal Police Officer
Ocean Springs,Ms. |
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Dean
Tackett
FT3/Fox Division
01/73 to 04/75
cherokeepress@yahoo.com
psychologist/book publisher
tulsa,ok
not so hung up on memories, just like to know how my friends are doing
today, |
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Tommy
Lawson
BMSN/Second Fleet
01/73 to 05/75
tlaw360@msn.com
Precious metal platter
Indianapolis IN
Some of the best of friends i ever had were in the Navy, It would be
wonderful to hear from any who visit this site. |
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Floyd
M. (Mike) Prosser
EM3/E Division
01/73 to 12/74
fprosser@twcny.rr.com
Senior Operation Specialist - Meter Engineering
Mexico / New York - North of Syracuse
Just came back form visiting the USS Salem on 4/18/04. I was really
happy to find out about the association and impressed at how the museum
and T2 work has taken shape. |
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Frank
Ward
MR3/4th&A Division
01/73 to 06/75
fjward@myway.com
Retired Manufacturing Manager now School Bus Driver
Lynbrook, New York
I just could not believe all the names of my former shipmates.I remember
traveling to NYC in Kenny Angell's Yellow Maverick and numerous trips with
Montesano on the bus.I can't wait to hear from all the guys in A gang and
4Th div.Special thanks to (Betty) Grabow and all the men who served in the
machine shop,Johnson,Monte,Bailey,Vera,Mercado,and of course Leon M.
Fair.I Would love to hear from all who holy stoned and walked those teak
decks with me,Great Memories and experiences that helped mold me into the
person I am today!Thanks!The last reunion I attended was in '86 |
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Charlie E (Boston
Charlie) Solano
IC3/E Division
01/73 to 11/74
lori1208@ hotmail.com
FedEx employee
Hollywood FL |
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Web Site
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Michael
E. (Division Skate) Greenlee
SN/E Division
02/73 to 01/75
trigre@aol.com
http://www.ashstreetsaloon.com
Nightclub Owner
Portland Oregon
I hope to see everyone at the reunion in 2003!
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Daniel
(Cookie) Colwell
CSSN/S-2 Supply
02/73 to 11/75
Cook
Spartansburg, SC
Mid-Rats are now being served |
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Henry
Montesano
MR3/A Division
02/73 to 11/75
hmontesano@hotmail.com
HVAC Tech
Parsippany ,New Jersey
Great Site, Hope to contact a few guys. |
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Robert
S. (BP) Prather
FTG3/Fox Division
02/73 to 11/75
drbobcat@charter.net
Bank Examiner
Mckenzi , Tennessee
Times aboard ship seem better as time passes. Served with a great bunch of
guys. Remember the near riot in Puerto Rico? saw alot of world I would
have missed otherwise. |
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David A. Schiele
QM3/Second Fleet Staff
02/73 to 08/74
schiele.dave@ tatravelcenters.com
Manager of Engineering and Design-TravelCenters of America
Hudson Ohio
As a Second Fleet Staff member, we really appreciated the support from the
crew. Flag Plot was my home. Not a good place when the 8" and 5" guns went
off! Hope others from the 2nd fleet staff will come forward that are still
around |
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Roch (Ubie)
Ubelhor
FTG-3/Fox
03/73 to 07/75
harvestmoon@psci.net
CAT-D 11N Operator
St. Meinard, Indiana
Have several Fox div contacts |
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Dennis
(Dewitt) Pruitt
SN/S7th Division
03/73 to 16/75
buster2@charter.net
Retired
Spartanburg S.C.
hi guys,think of you a lot...love to hear from my old friends chuck lanier
and danny haynes. |
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Thomas
W. Christopher
EM3/Electric Shop
03/73 to 09/75
bluemoonflyer@aol.com
Auto Sales / Aerial Photography
Pasadena MD
am not sure of the dates but, Maybe one of the shipmates can help me.
I got on the New Port News when it left the east coast and came to San
Diego to refuel and was on the way to Viet Nam. I stayed on board till it
left Viet Nam and when she was being decommissioned in Norfolk Va. My 4
years was up and I got an early out when she went to Pa. I am glad I found
this sight. I remember a few names and I will be emailing them . |
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Oran
(Gomer) Pyle
ETR3/OE Division
03/73 to 06/75
opyle@yahoo.com
High School Math Teacher
Twain Harte, California
Just found this site. Would like to hear from people I knew. |
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Gary
(Jake) Fenn
ENFN/A-Diesel Gang
03/73 to 11/75
gary_fenn@yahoo.com
Die Setter/ Auto Stamping Press Operator
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Is it time to Coke and smoke? Anybody seen Bob Boston. Bob Hickey stopped
over for a little party. Anybody seen "Mouse"? |
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Chris
Gallagher
MM3/M Division
03/73 to 03/74
Shaightgal@worldnet.att.net
Carpenter
E. Berne NY in the Northern foot hills of the Catskill mountians |
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Steven Giacoletto
ETN3/OE
03/73 to 01/75
g2000@wi.rr.com
Quality Assurance Specialist DoD
Menomonee Falls WI |
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Vinnie Villella
EM2/E Division
04/73 to Decommissioning
FPV72@aol.com Spouses
Email
VP/GM Zinc Die Cast Company
Branford, Connecticut
I
married Vinnie just out of high school and right before Boot Camp. I was
lucky enough to travel with him during his military years. Somewhere we
obtained a photo of the ship and its been hanging in my hallway for many
years. I understand the men who served on the Newport News have a lot of
fond memories but there are also a lot of memories in the hearts of the
wives. It never quite gets out of your blood. |
Deceased
June 19 2000 |
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John (Fusco) Fusco
HT3/R
04/73 to 04/75
weldinhot@hotmail.com
Welding Instructor at Shawsheen Technical,Billerica, Ma.
Windham, New Hampshire
What great memories, (except for the midnight sounding and security). I
spent most of my time working in the pipe shop with
Doria, Falshire, Bonner, Pettrelli, Grimm, Sansoucie, and so many others.
We where all so young back then , now I`m a grandpa of 2 and a father of
3, but I still think I`m 19. |
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Mark Knapp
FTG3/Fox Division
04/73 to 04/75
maknapp1@hotmail.com
Scientist - Duke Energy Company (Environmental)
Catawba, North Carolina |
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Jack (Shotgun) Morrs II
FN3/Engineering Eng.Rm.2 Evaporator tech
04/73 to 05/75
Tractor Trailer Operator computer tech & tutor spoiling G-Kids
Akron, Ohio
Not a year goes by I don't think of my friends and comrades. the NN left
me scared with very fond memories. looking for Mick (Gugs) Gugen Bill
Errick (Mort) Mortenson Tex Draper and numerous others that took the
last NATO tour in 74 with me. GREAT memories of Amsterdam in
the red light district. it is all just like yesterday to me. I
applaud you all. job well done men. |
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Jim
Lambert
MSA/S2 Division
04/73 to 01/75
jimmer72@hotmail.com
Power Plant controlroom operator
Ticonderoga N.Y.
Think about the 73&74 nato cruise alot and the many trips to old
sanjuan |
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Joseph
W. (Joe) Petrelli
HT3/R Division
04/73 to 11/75
Jpavanti@aol.com
building equipment mechanic USPS
Southbridge, Ma.
Hi guys , Fusco called me and emailed this site address. Autrey I tried
looking you up when I was in Tex. with no luck. I'm also a plank holder,
hope to here from some of you. |
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Ronald
(Boy Howdy, Wild Willie) C. Williams
FTGSN/Fox Division
04/73 to 11/74
rcw@aol.com
Pulp Mill, MeadWestvaco
Cottonton Al. about 30 miles south of Phenix City
Found the web-site, didn't know how much I missed the old ship. |
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Arthur
W. (Bud) Millhouse
FN/C Division
04/73 to 01/75
am_pm_93@yahoo.com
US.Gov.
Mich.
Had a great time. Made a lot of friends |
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Curtis
Smee
SN/1st Division
04/73 to 03/74
csbiomed@hotmail.com
Biomedical Certified Electronics Technician
Baltimore, MD |
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Milton E Foster
SA
04/73 to 10/73
furby@ shentel.net
Mechanic
Front Royal VA
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Bob
Morse
FTG3/Fox Division
04/73 to 10/74
bmorse@coinstar.com
Heartland Region Operations Manager / Coinstar, Inc.
Richardson/Dallas, Texas
It would be great to hear how some of the FT's are doing. Roch?, Nick from
"Sky 3". E-mail me! |
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David F.
(Hotshot) Hendershot
FN/R-Div.
05/73 to 05/74
DADNVB@AOL.COM
HVAC Specialist
VA. Beach VA.
Great Ship, Great North Atlantic Cruise "73" |
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Thomas
Schaw
MM3/Engine Room
05/73 to 04/75
TSCHAW@AOL.COM
Grand Rapids MI
Looking for old Shipmates |
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Chuck
Kinsey
FTG2/Fox Division
05/73 to 11/75
kinseyc@tampabay.rr.com
Network Connectivity Specialist
Tampa, FL area
It seems a lifetime ago. It's great to see the web page. What
ever happened to Carl (Gunner) Gronski? |
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Tom (Trinch)
Trinchera
BM3/1st Division
05/73 to Decomm
thomastrinchera@mountainhome.com
Nurse Va Medical Center Hospital Mountain Home Tn
Johnson city Tn
Never did like holy stoneing retired from the nav. aug 1 1989.. diagnosed
with m.s. but still working.. |
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Gregory A (Marty)
Martin
HM3/H Division
05/73 to 06/75
gmartin@ntelos.net
pipe fitter
Hot Springs VA
It was an honor to serve aboard the N.N. She was tough right down to her
last cruise. Even through the testing of her ability in speed. I can
remember her and her excellent crew withstanding 2 or 3 engine fires as
she topped at (I think) 30 knots. When dawn approached we were pulling
into Norfolk. She brought me home safe for the last time. I will always
remember her guns and wooden decks and also the H/division "docs". |
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Norman Autrey
HTFA/R
06/73 to 04/75
normanautrey@comcast.net
ES&H Planer
Albuquerque, New Mexico
I was just out of A school and NN was what I thought a warship should look
like. I worked with Joe Petrelli and lots of others in R division, and had
mad some friends in A gang as well. I was in Richmond VA last winter and
went down to Norfolk, man it has really changed. Ocean View is not the
same as I remember. After decommissioning, I went to a gator freighter,
the USS Raleigh, LPD1. I can tell you it was not the same. I still have
some NN ships bulletins and a couple of uniform rockers. A couple of years
back I gave a deposition for a member of E division who had contracted
mesothelioma and helped his family get some money before he passed. Any
former members of R division who remember me, send me an email or give me
a shout (505)217-5384, I'd really like to hear from Petrelli. |
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Al Rodriguez
LI3/executive officer
06/73 to 07/75
qrod@aol.com
TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE, PRISCO
Brooklyn, N.Y.
I VISITED THE USS SALEM IN MASS. IT
BROUGHT BACK A FLOOD OF MEMORIES, MOSTLY GOOD. BEING ON THAT SHIP AND
WALKING ITS PASSAGEWAYS MADE ME 19 YEARS OLD AGAIN. GOD BLESS AMERICA AND
GOD BLESS ALL OF MY FELLOW CREW MEMBERS ONBOARD OF THE USS NEWPORT NEWS,
AND LETS NOT FORGET THE 20 COMRADES THAT PERISHED IN T2 ON THAT FATEFUL
DAY IN 1972. IF YOU HAVE NOT VISITED THE USS SALEM TO DATE YOU REALLY
SHOULD, THE NN MUSEUM SECTION IS UNFORGETTABLE. |
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Kenneth
R.(Ken) Niner
ETN3/OE
06/73 to 06/75
kr9er@hotmail.com
USPS Letter Carrier
Centerburg Ohio 43011
Would be nice to hear from old shipmates. |
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Art
(Greg) Gregory
RM1/CR
06/73 to 11/74
artg373@aol.com
Senior technician with Sprint
Stockton, Ca.
I was attached to C2F during my stay. Also stationed onboard 2 other cruisers (CLG4, CLG5).
Love the cruiser Navy. Retired 12/79 as an RMC. Would like to hear from some of
my shipmates. |
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Teddy
Lee Agee
RM2/RM/CR
06/73 to 10/73
teddyagee@bellsouth.net
Network Engineer
Woodstock GA
I was Second Fleet Staff I worked in Comm Gang. In the Message center. |
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Tom
DeMayo
SN/2nd Division
06/73
HarleyDDawg@hotmail.com
union pacific rr Conductor
Augusta KS
Looking forward to talking to Lurch,And Ozzie My (Golddust twin)And all
others from second div. home Ph. # (316)-775-9387 |
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James Joseph Rombough
HTFN/R Division
06/73 to 10/75
JJR1955v@ msn.com
Le Center, Minnesota
WOW 34 years went by fast! carbon air arc cutting, cut all the ladders
off, fab and weld covers on all the over board discharges! she's goin' in
moth balls! my back hurts just thinking of those days! God's peace and
love to all of you! |
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Walter Brugger
MM1/M Division
07/73 to 06/75
turner64@webtv.net
Retired
Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl. |
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Joe
Bonnette
FTG2/Fox
07/73 to 09/75
Forester
Marianna, Arkansas
Met some of my all time best friends on the NN. Still get together most
every year. |
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Forrest R. Moore
EM3/E Division
07/73 to 06/75
fnmoore@comcast.net
Senior Systems Analyst
North Beach , MD
Of all the ships I served, CA148 was the best looking ship, she looked like a fighting ship. |
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Ed
Atwell
MM3/Evaporator Gang
07/73 to 06/75
pittsman54@aol.com
Orthopedic Surgeon
Cartersville, GA
Hot dang! Just fiddling around and found the NN website. Sure
started bringing back old memories. God that was a long time ago, but some
memories seem like yesterday. I wonder where everybody is now and
what they're doing. Life has been very good to me and I've truly
been blessed. I'm surprised that we never ran aground or blew up
based on the amount of recreational inhalants that were used.
Anybody know about Haddad, Santos,Charlie Perkins, Professor, Guggenbiller
or any of the other snipes. Would love to hear from you. |
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Steve
(Rob) Roberts
SN/4th Division
07/73 to 02/74
SRob24@aol.com
Industrial Furnace Technician
Niagara Falls, N.Y
I'm looking for some old steamin' partners from 4th Div. |
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James A. Paker III
HTFA
08/73 to 04/74
lithodaddy@aol.com
Printing/Prepress
Jonesboro, Ga. |
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Robert J (Bad Bob) Berglund
ETN3/Electronics tech
08/73 to 05/74
Tool & Die/Mold Maker
Minneapolis, Minnesota |
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Dan Williams
RM3/CR
08/73 to 01/75
Network Engineer
Green Bay, WI |
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David
Nichols
EM3/E Division
08/73 to 12/74
dmnichol@cox.net
Software Engineer
San Diego CA |
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Ronald
L. Saunders
RM3/CR Division
08/73 to 08/74
Hampton VA
Retired RMCS/SS...Also Served aboard the Submarine Newport News.. |
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James
(Jim)
Stark
BNSN/7th Division
08/73 to Decom
SJstark148@AOL.com
Materials Mgt. at U-Mass. Hospita in Worcester,Ma.
Oxford , Mass.
When I was in the Navy , I couldn't wait to get out.I didn't know how good
I had it!The Navy gave me some adventures I'll never have again , and I
often tell a story or two about my times on the NN.With the tragic events
of 9/11 , I am so proud of on time in the service. Thank you and God bless
America!!!! |
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David Teetz
ETR3/EO Division
09/73 to 05/74
DTeetz@aol.com
Electrical Engineer/IS Consultant
St. Petersburg, FL |
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Kent Adams
BM3/
09/73 to 07/74
Chef
Meriden, Conn. |
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Robert (Bob) McAnany
HT3/R Division
09/73 to 06/75
bobmack@wpa.net
Blacksmith for ACCO Chain & Lifting Products
Lartobe, Pa
It's been a long time!!!!!! |
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Ray
Rennison
MM3/M #4 Engine room
09/73to01/74
Operation Training Coordinator
Ontario, Ca.
Although was only on a pit stop on my way to nuclear Power
school, I wanted to stay no matter what. I remember asking
the Chief of Eng. if I could stay, He said No. Great ship, great
crew. Engine 4 will always rule... |
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Jim (Ozzie) Osborne
GMG3/2ND
09/73 to 05/75
josborne@computerland1.com
Computer Technician
Paducah, KY.
Where is the reunion held? Anyone hear from Tom Demayo, my "Goldust
twin", Joe Wagaman, "Hoggy", Jimmy Conn, Moses Clegg. |
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Rick
Mather
MUSN/Flag
09/73 to 04/74
rmather50@comcast.net
Musician
Bridgeton, New Jersey |
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Creston
Simmons
HTFN/R Division
09/73 to 1975
creston_simmons@hotmail.com
building contractor vol fire fighter and emt
Columbia NC
it has been 30 years I have 2 sons and 2 grand chrildren I miss the old
days, I just found this web site today june 26 I ended up with 14 1/2
years in the navy it never was anygood after the Newport News I would like
very much to hear fron r div gang and anybody else that may rember me. I
have a new crew of shipmates now as I am part of the reactivated crew of
the CSS Albemarle the badest confederate ironclad we had |
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Eddie
Powell
SN/5th 5" Gunners Mate
09/73 to 08/75
tap@gulftel.com
Offshore oil and gas production operator
Elberta AL
Originally from Pensacola Fl joined the Navy In 73 got shit caned out of
BE&E school in Great Lakes and got IBMed (That stand for instant bowsens
mate) wow cant believe remember that spent 3 months in 1st division. Then
I heard A 5" gun fire and it looked like fun so I put in and received a
transfer to 5th division. Served with some good folks and some asses but
it was an experience and was better then staying stoned on Pensacola Beach
for 2 years |
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Michael Johnson
AMSAN/Air Detachment
09/73 to 06/74
hdrider@ cox.net
Boeing CFT
Chula Vista CA
The NATO cruise was my first time on a ship. I was one sea-sick airdale.
I was in my rack from the time we left Lisbon till we got back to
Norfolk. It was damn cold working on the helo above the Artic circle
without it being in a hangar. Hey, the good old days. AMS-1 Retired |
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Al Ciullo
ETR3/OE Division
10/73 to 06/75
albert.ciullo@lmco.com
Optical Engineer
Orlando, Fl. |
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Mark Ottman
SN/7th Division
10/73 to 06/75
mott613@yahoo.com
Design/Drafter
Louisville, KY
As we get older the days in the USN are now the good old days, had I lot of good times during
NATO 74' and all the trips down to the Crib, would like to talk to any of the fellows who might
remember me. |
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Vincent
(Monte) Montemurro
IC3/E Division
10/73 to 01/74
monte@frontiernet.net
Retired
Concho AZ
I was only aboard for a short time waiting to start nuke school but I will
never forget the experience of being a part of a great crew. |
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Robert
Brost
MM3/M Division
10/73 to 06/75
utopia@netins.net
Technical Service Manager Auto Shredder Manf.
West Amana IA
I worked in engine room three and was logroom yoeman for LCDR Graham.
After Newport News I went to nuclear Power School and finished time on JFK
CV-67 which made me appreciate time spent on Newport News |
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Dave
Miller
MMFN/M Division
10/30/73 to 6/6/75
dmiller@rob-bern.com
Union Carpenter / Project Estimator
Lemont Furnace, PA.
I worked in engine room 2. I had some good times and met some great people
while onboard. The memories I have of the ship and the shipmates I served
with are an important part of my life. |
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Darrell F. Harmon
GMCM/2nd Division
11/73 to 06/75
dharmon@exis.net
GMCM (Ret.)
8460 Jane Way, Norfolk, VA 23503 |
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Joseph
Samuel Travis
ENFN/A Division
11/73 to 07/75
twizzler@nep.net
Diesel Mechanic at Frito Lay
New Milford, Pa
Some of the best times of my life were on the Newport News. Bonne and I
have 3 children and 1 grandson. Our daughter Judy lives in Iowa with her
husband and son Travis (great name don't you think?) They are moving to
Thailand in June. Her husband LeDon has a job running a company over
there. Judy met her husband while in the Air Force. Bo (our middle child)
was in the Army for 4 years and now going to school full time and in the
National Guard. Our youngest son Joe Jr., is in the NAVY and will be
stationed on the USS NIMITZ, San Diego, CA on April 25th. Time sure does
fly. We would like to here from anyone from "A" gang at
that time frame. |
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Walter
L. (Pick) Pickney
GMG3/2nd Division
11/73 to 06/76
wlpickney@yahoo.com
Social Worker
Phoenix, AZ
I have always considered it an honor and a privilege to served aboard the
USS Newport News CA 148. I had so much fun I’m still enjoying it
today. Most of all I remember having family. Also, I remember our
captain saying every morning: “Men Work Hard and Play Hard.” Which is
something we did best. Although I may not remember everybody from
those great days, my heart holds the memories of my brothers close. |
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Ronald
A. Ford
l/cpl/MarDet
11/73 to 04/75
ford8996@aol.com
Retired USMC/ US Customs Mex. Border
Chula Vista, Ca
My time on NN was the best time of my life. The MarDet was great and I
would love to hear from some of the guys. D. Rooks, I remember you well. I
want to hear from anyone who was on the ship during that time. I love
working in Gun Mount51, I have a lot of pictures from the ship. May God,
Bless all of you. I met some great sailors on NN and this is what I
expected from all sailors from that day forward, until I retired 22 years
later. |
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Michael
(The Grit) Roman
HTFN/R Division
11/73 to 06/75
jiannia@adelphia.net
Forman on Construction Crew
Culpeper Va
I was looking through the list of names and saw Craig [Mergy]Mergelman
remember the fun that you,John Moore and myself use to have.Sure would
like to see you guys.By the way i love to huntIjust might be giving you a
call. |
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Jerry L. McCombs
YN3/EX Division
11/73 to DECOM
jlmoldnavy@yahoo.com
Retired from USN
Galax VA
Just ran across this website today, it's great. Worked in the Capt's
Office with YN2 Tony Sheffield, YN3 Scott Hardy for CWO Jack Fraker. Was
on 6 ships throughout my career, this one was by far the BEST. Would be
happy to correspond with any crew members. |
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Robert
Paul Taylor
BM1/1st Div.
12/73 to 05/74
US Merchant Marines
113 West Sycamore Street, Zebulon, NC, 27597
Wish you were here! Ahoy, Guys! |
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Craig
(Mergy) Mergelman
HT2/R
12/73to06/75
mergy@ plainstel.com
Retired from Colorado Div Of Wildlife now Ranching
Wray, Colorado
I am now retired and just working cows and horses, come by and go fishing
or hunting or maybe just enjoy a meal and visit. We live in Northeastern
Colorado not far from Cabela.s |
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Ronald
D. (Opie) Mendenhall, Jr.
SA/OI Division
12/73 to 07/74
rdm0532@earthlink.net
AOCS(EOD/AW), US Navy (Retired)
Aiea, Hawaii
What an experience I had aboard this magnificent Navy ship. This was
where I earned my sea-legs as a forward and aft lookout in the North
Atlantic Ocean. |
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Ron (Drifty) Berg
ENFN/A Division
12/73 to 06/75
hvcruiser@charter.net
Mechanic
Wisconsin
Oh, to do it all over again??? What do you say? How about it boys?
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Nick
(nut eyes) Frescott
RM3/Main comm message center
12/73 to 11/74
nafrescott@hotmail.com
Aviation maint. technician American Airlines
Broken Arrow Oklahoma
I always remember my time on the "gray ghost" and it was an
honor being part of her history.It was very special to be on her last
north atlanic cruise, and sad to see her decommissioned.I was assigned to
ships company after being transfered from SACLANT message center. I will
always remember my radiomen and signalmen buddies. |
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Robert
L (Gunny) Thompson
Gysgt/Marine Detachment
12/24/73 to 6/14/75
rtsouthbend@sbcglobal.net
Dep Sheriff St. Joseph County Police Dept.
Southbend IN
It was a great tour and had many memorable times. It would be good to hear
from some of the old shipmates again. Chief Wise or Chief Pifo or Chief
jack Frost Or Chief Hoyt or any others |
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Harold
(Harry) Hofmann
SN/7th-4th
73 to 75
hhofmann@state.de.us
stationary fireman-2
Delaware
Brings back alot of memories. has anybody heard from Tom [shorty] Mcmahn or Robert Hufmaster
orJohn Macurrdy? Would like to hear from them again. |
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Frederick
Albano
RM3/CR
73 to 75
mecureal@worldnet.att.net
RMC (Retired)
Atlantic Beach, FL |
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Bick
Tice
SN/1st Division
73 to 75
bc_btice@seovec.org
teacher/ Belpre city schools,Belpre,Ohio
Vienna, Wv.
Hope to hear from some old shipmates |
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James
L (Jimmy) Richway
1973 to 1974
richway239@aol.com
Syracuse NY
Just wanted to say hi to all my mates |
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William
(Bill Red) Debrason
MM3/M-div (Eng1 then Eng3)
1973 to 1975
Veridic1@aol.com
Actor
Crofton MD
I am very proud of the time I served on the News and have always
considered it to have been a honor to have been part of her final crew.
It was quite a surprise to find this site. I look forward to hearing from
some of you, yes Ed Atwell even you lol. God bless you all and keep you
and yours safe. |
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Chris
buck
2nd fleet
73 to 77
legion18@sbcglobal.net
driver
romeoville illinois |
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Steven (gonad or gomad)
Guinaud
sgt. usmc/com.second fleet
73 to 06/74
floomadogchicken@aol.com
plumbing/heating
raritan,nj
dont know if second fleet qualifies as crew but i love the old girl and
wouldnt have missed her for anything.great times,great guys!SEMPER FI !! |
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Mike Taylor
YN3
73 to 76
lifebridge@ mywdo.com
Facilities maintenance Dir
Lindstrom Minnesota |
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Greg Herman
SN
01/74 to DCOM
Systems Analysis for Circuit City
Richmond, Va
From lowley steward to Systems Analysis, not a bad jump. Been many years
but still miss the old gal. |
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James
(Betty) Grabow
MR3/A Division
01/74 to 11/75
jimteressa777@aol.com
mail handler USPS bulk mail center Eagan MN
Rosemount, Minnesota
Hi guys! it sure was great finding this site! I have had a wonderful and fulfilling
life since being discharged, but I always felt incomplete, then I found the NN site and I felt like I got
part of my life back. When I reported on board, I had already been in the navy for two years,
but I feel that The ship was were I grew up. If anyone looks at my time on board and wonders
how I left the ship in 11/75, it is because after decommissioning, I was part of a 25 man
skeleton crew. What a sensation that was, 1 of 25 where once a thousand men once went about
there work. part of those duties was to seal off each compartment and run ductwork from each
compartment to four huge de-humidifying machines, this was to keep the ship's interior from
rusting. My wildest dreams told me that there was big plans for the old 148. My heart felt
like it was ripped out when I found out the ship's final fate, but with a site like this and
everyone who has signed up and visited this site the Newport News will live on. I worked in the machine shop for Leon Fair, your condolences are
appreciated. I'm looking to hear from anyone. It would be great to hear from a
plank owner up to the last guy that was on the skeleton crew with me. I'm especially looking for Henry
Montesano, Sam Tungrian, from Bloomfield and Nutley NJ, Frank Ward or Juan Vera from NYC, Steve
Bailey from St. Louis, Chuck Newman e-mail me back. Ron Berg c'mon Ron, let's hear from you!
At the time of this posting, I have five grandchildren, but my wife will cut me some slack if
some of the old gang wants to kick around the old days for a while. I married a
terrific gal, only because I asked God for one and he was gracious enough to honor my request. Hey, keep
those cards and letters coming in, and, remember Just because I work for the Post Office doesn't
mean I'm a DPW!!! p.s. Any of my buds without an e-mail, my # is 651-322-7740 |
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Bill
Harder
SN/Dental Dept.
01/74 to 12/74
wharder@rncommunications.net
Work for a Telecommunications Supplier
Port Huron, Michigan
Started as a Boatsman Mate and ended up striking as a Dental Tech. I
remember going to Newport, RI, New York, Fort Lauderdale, and Puerto Rico
before going on the NATO North Atlantic. Went to DT "A"
school in San Diego upon leaving the ship. God Bless America. |
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Larry
Rowthorn
ETR3/OE Division
01/74 to 06/75
larryr1@cox.net
Own Business-Communications Contracting
Phoenix, Arizona
Life is good. Still Love Jesus.. |
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Max
E. Vass
?
02/74 to 03/75
USPS Letter Carrier/Commercial truck driver
Minneapolis, Ks.
Sad to hear the beautiful ol' gal is gone, good cruises, great crew,
very fast short year, sure would like to hear from William
Barnes, who I think came from Louisville Ky. |
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