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Sunday, December 30, 2007 at 15:05:45 (MST) Name: Rance Jurevwicz, Capt., USA, Ret
Rank/Rate: OE-3 Comments: Great Web Site! A link has been added to our monthly newsletter so that more veterans can be made aware of this tremendous resource. Also, please visit our web site to learn about hidden benefits and how to increase your service-connected compensation or VA pension.
http://www.veteranprograms.com
Sunday, December 30, 2007 at 15:04:48 (MST) Name: Rance Jurevwicz, Capt., USA, Ret
Rank/Rate: OE-3 Comments: Great Web Site! A link has been added to our monthly newsletter so that more veterans can be made aware of this tremendous resource. Also, please visit our web site to learn about hidden benefits and how to increase your service-connected compensation or VA pension.
http://www.veteranprograms.com
Saturday, December 29, 2007 at 11:51:07 (MST) Name: Charles E. Nagle
Rank/Rate: AD1 Division/Squadron: AIMD IM2 hc-1 det 3 Years Aboard: 71-71 - 79-81 Comments: just want to wish all you shipmates a very happy new year. And Hope to see you in kentucky in 08
Saturday, December 29, 2007 at 11:50:56 (MST) Name: Charles E. Nagle
Rank/Rate: AD1 Division/Squadron: AIMD IM2 hc-1 det 3 Years Aboard: 71-71 - 79-81 Comments: just want to wish all you shipmates a very happy new year. And Hope to see you in kentucky in 08
Saturday, December 29, 2007 at 11:50:47 (MST) Name: Charles E. Nagle
Rank/Rate: AD1 Division/Squadron: AIMD IM2 hc-1 det 3 Years Aboard: 71-71 - 79-81 Comments: just want to wish all you shipmates a very happy new year. And Hope to see you in kentucky in 08
Friday, December 28, 2007 at 10:49:21 (MST) Name: Gregrey Bowman
Rank/Rate: e-3 fn Division/Squadron: m-4 Years Aboard: 84-87 Comments: hi,
Checking to see if any of my shipmates are out there. Either from my division or just that I hung out with.
Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at 07:52:22 (MST) Name: Daniel Sauceda \
Rank/Rate: AN Division/Squadron: V-4 Years Aboard: 68-72 Comments: For those who knew Norman F. Ridley, after 39 years I was finally contacted by his brother Bob and sister Norman Jean. Thanks Bob and Norma Jean for this means very much to me.
Also I want to wish to all who served on board Coral Sea a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Sauce
Sunday, December 23, 2007 at 17:29:07 (MST) Name: BILL HARDIN
Rank/Rate: E3 Division/Squadron: OI Years Aboard: 69-71 Comments: MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR to all CORAL MARU vets...
Sunday, December 23, 2007 at 13:10:17 (MST) Name: Ron Woodcock
Rank/Rate: AO-2 Division/Squadron: VF-74 Comments: Just wanted to say what a great site you have! I was with VF-74 aboard the Forrestal in 67 and 68.
Sunday, December 23, 2007 at 11:13:35 (MST) Name: WALTER HARDY,JR.
Rank/Rate: ABHI1 USN RETIRED Division/Squadron: V-I AND V-3 DIVISION Years Aboard: 22OCT64 TO 6APR68 AND 17JUN77 TO 12SEPT83 Comments: MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM WALT THE SALT TO ALL MY OLD SHIPMATES AND I MISSED POSTING MY 43 ANNIVERSARY OF MY FIRST CRUISE ON THE 7TH OF DECEMBER. SO ALL YOU OLD AND NEW SALTS OUT THERE \
Thursday, December 20, 2007 at 15:08:08 (MST) Name: Larry Elliott Jr. - Texx
Rank/Rate: ABHAN Division/Squadron: V-1 Division Years Aboard: 1978- 1982 Comments: I just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas from thee Buckeye State. Later, Texx
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 20:22:30 (MST) Name: Kelly Wilson
Rank/Rate: AO2 Division/Squadron: VFA 131 Years Aboard: 1987-1988 Comments: I would like to try to get in touch with anyone who knows Lt. Joe Repo Mullany\'s parents or other family members. I spoke with Joe just before he flew off the flight deck on his last flight. Sincerley Kelly Wilson
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 11:40:58 (MST) Name: Gary Sims
Rank/Rate: AE3 Division/Squadron: AIMD Years Aboard: 72/75 Comments: I think back around the hoilday\'s spent back on the Coral Sea. Happy Holiday\'s to all of shipmates of the old girl.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 11:40:56 (MST) Name: Gary Sims
Rank/Rate: AE3 Division/Squadron: AIMD Years Aboard: 72/75 Comments: I think back around the hoilday\'s spent back on the Coral Sea. Happy Holiday\'s to all of shipmates of the old girl.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 11:40:53 (MST) Name: Gary Sims
Rank/Rate: AE3 Division/Squadron: AIMD Years Aboard: 72/75 Comments: I think back around the hoilday\'s spent back on the Coral Sea. Happy Holiday\'s to all of shipmates of the old girl.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 11:11:06 (MST) Name: Gary Sims
Rank/Rate: AE3 Division/Squadron: AIMD Years Aboard: 72/75 Comments: I think back around the hoilday\'s spent back on the Coral Sea. Happy Holiday\'s to all of shipmates of the old girl.
Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 18:41:41 (MST) Name: norman clarke
Rank/Rate: ao3 Division/Squadron: g-4 Years Aboard: 1979-1982 Comments: I worked in alligator main. which meant we worked on weapons elevators stood magazine watches jood messenger watches also was in io for 102 days we were homeported in alemeda calf. looking forward to hearing from some old shipmates
Friday, December 14, 2007 at 08:36:05 (MST) Name: Cassandra Houston-Schenck
Years Aboard: 68-72 Comments: My Father, James (Jim) Houston was on board from 68-72. I am not sure of his rank, division, nor where on board he was, but if anyone has any info, please feel free to e-mail me. He passed away in May 07 from cancer.
Thank You, Cassandra
Friday, December 07, 2007 at 19:28:19 (MST) Name: Ricky D. Benton
Comments: Son of James E. Benton, who was an original crew member when the USS Coral Sea was commisioned. I enjoyed the history and learning about the Coral Sea.
Thursday, December 06, 2007 at 14:18:54 (MST) Name: Stephan J. Vassale
Rank/Rate: AMS2 Division/Squadron: VF-51 Years Aboard: \'71, \'72 & 73 Comments: Resigning with updated email address.
Great site, great memories!
Wednesday, December 05, 2007 at 13:10:33 (MST) Name: Walter Lee Heil
Rank/Rate: YN3 Division/Squadron: VF-154 Years Aboard: 1960 Comments: I never got to make a cruise on the Coral Sea as I got shipped to the USS HANCOCK late in 1960. I made a cruise with VF154 on the USS HANCOCK in 1959-1960
Wednesday, December 05, 2007 at 13:10:28 (MST) Name: Walter Lee Heil
Rank/Rate: YN3 Division/Squadron: VF-154 Years Aboard: 1960 Comments: I never got to make a cruise on the Coral Sea as I got shipped to the USS HANCOCK late in 1960. I made a cruise with VF154 on the USS HANCOCK in 1959-1960
Wednesday, December 05, 2007 at 13:10:25 (MST) Name: Walter Lee Heil
Rank/Rate: YN3 Division/Squadron: VF-154 Years Aboard: 1960 Comments: I never got to make a cruise on the Coral Sea as I got shipped to the USS HANCOCK late in 1960. I made a cruise with VF154 on the USS HANCOCK in 1959-1960
Wednesday, December 05, 2007 at 13:10:19 (MST) Name: Walter Lee Heil
Rank/Rate: YN3 Division/Squadron: VF-154 Years Aboard: 1960 Comments: I never got to make a cruise on the Coral Sea as I got shipped to the USS HANCOCK late in 1960. I made a cruise with VF154 on the USS HANCOCK in 1959-1960
Wednesday, December 05, 2007 at 13:09:06 (MST) Name: Walter Lee Heil
Rank/Rate: YN3 Division/Squadron: VF-154 Years Aboard: 1960 Comments: I never got to make a cruise on the Coral Sea as I got shipped to the USS HANCOCK late in 1960. I made a cruise with VF154 on the USS HANCOCK in 1959-1960
Monday, December 03, 2007 at 08:57:44 (MST) Name: R.W.Cotton aka R.Willie
Rank/Rate: ms2 Division/Squadron: s-2 / (s-5 for a few months) Years Aboard: 76-79 Comments: Happy Holidays Shipmates.I would like to get in touch with any stewburner or messcrank who shared a workspace with me: doggie diner, main galley, rehab team, or wardroom in reguards to making direct amends. I am a long time friend in good standings of Bill W.
Sunday, December 02, 2007 at 00:19:57 (MST) Name: DAVID E. KELLAN
Rank/Rate: ABHAN Division/Squadron: CV-43 Years Aboard: 1967-1972 Comments: My father was David E. Kellan. He served on the USS Coral Sea from 67-72. Unfortunately he recently passed away, but he was always proud of his service and his memories from the Coral Sea. I was hoping to find anyone who may remember him. If so, please email me.
Saturday, December 01, 2007 at 23:58:07 (MST) Name: DAVID E. KELLAN
Rank/Rate: ABHAN Division/Squadron: CV-43 Years Aboard: 1967-1972 Comments: My father was David E. Kellan. He served on the USS Coral Sea from 67-72. Unfortunately he recently passed away, but he was always proud of his service and his memories from the Coral Sea. I was hoping to find anyone who may remember him. If so, please email me.
Saturday, December 01, 2007 at 20:31:53 (MST) Name: Brad Thayer
Rank/Rate: E-3/OS Division/Squadron: OI/CIC Years Aboard: 80-82 Comments: Just checking and to any of you wondering yes im 45 and still alive...
Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 23:34:43 (MST) Name: Ray Johnson
Rank/Rate: ABE-2 Division/Squadron: V2 / AG Years Aboard: 1983 - 1986 Comments: HEY ALL YOU SHIPMATES, HOPE LIFE IS TREATING YOU FINE, IF YOU REMEMBER ME, OR DID THE SAME DIRTY JOB I HAD, DROP ME AN EMAIL. LOCATED A FEW FROM MY PAST HERE, AND KNOW WHERE THEY CAN BE FOUND. PEACE.
Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 18:32:59 (MST) Name: Jack Noble
Rank/Rate: YN3 Division/Squadron: X Years Aboard: 1962-1964 Comments: Joe Hoesley - saw your recent entry. I knew Westergreen, Roberts, Leffingwell, Bell and most of the others you mentioned. I worked in the MAA Office at first, made rate and went to the Captain\'s Office with Jerry Peacock and Bobby Rock. We became Golden Shellbacks together. My email is pattyandjack@comcast.net.
Friday, November 23, 2007 at 10:39:39 (MST) Name: Wayne R. Linscott
Rank/Rate: AGC (AW/NAC) Division/Squadron: OPS/OA LCPO Years Aboard: 5 Comments: The first time I saw Coral Sea was when she was nearing the end of her SRA at Alameda in 82. I\'d just left Constellation in San Diego, it was obvious that she was different. She looked terrible! That was until I walked up onto her deck. From that moment, after meeting and joining her crew, no ship has or ever will replace her in this sailor\'s heart. I never served with a better crew. There were a bunch of us, but we had a \
Thursday, November 22, 2007 at 01:16:15 (MST) Name: Mike Engelking
Rank/Rate: SN Division/Squadron: X3 Years Aboard: 79-82 Comments: Just checking in. Doesn\'t anybody care about their time on the old gray maru? I had the time of my life while onboard! Many memories, good and bad, wouldn\'t trade them for anything! Hope to here from some of ya!
Thursday, November 22, 2007 at 01:15:56 (MST) Name: Mike Engelking
Rank/Rate: SN Division/Squadron: X3 Years Aboard: 79-82 Comments: Just checking in. Doesn\'t anybody care about their time on the old gray maru? I had the time of my life while onboard! Many memories, good and bad, wouldn\'t trade them for anything! Hope to here from some of ya!
Thursday, November 22, 2007 at 01:15:47 (MST) Name: Mike Engelking
Rank/Rate: SN Division/Squadron: X3 Years Aboard: 79-82 Comments: Just checking in. Doesn\'t anybody care about their time on the old gray maru? I had the time of my life while onboard! Many memories, good and bad, wouldn\'t trade them for anything! Hope to here from some of ya!
Thursday, November 22, 2007 at 01:15:02 (MST) Name: Mike Engelking
Rank/Rate: SN Division/Squadron: X3 Years Aboard: 79-82 Comments: Just checking in. Doesn\'t anybody care about their time on the old gray maru? I had the time of my life while onboard! Many memories, good and bad, wouldn\'t trade them for anything! Hope to here from some of ya!
Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at 16:04:08 (MST) Name: Larry Elliott Jr.- Texx
Rank/Rate: ABHAN Division/Squadron: V-1 Division Years Aboard: 1978- 1982 Comments: To all my fellow Coral Seamen I wish you a happy and safe Thanksgiving. Later from the Buckeye State, Texx
Sunday, November 18, 2007 at 21:10:52 (MST) Name: Harold L. Eckardt
Rank/Rate: ASE2 Division/Squadron: AMID Tad MAA Years Aboard: 1969-1970 Comments: Hello Still looking for any one who remembers me Also did shore patrol while ship was in for repairs at Bremerton. Email me at Halsmagic124@netzero.net Have a great Thanksgivin.
Sunday, November 18, 2007 at 21:10:33 (MST) Name: Harold L. Eckardt
Rank/Rate: ASE2 Division/Squadron: AMID Tad MAA Years Aboard: 1969-1970 Comments: Hello Still looking for any one who remembers me Also did shore patrol while ship was in for repairs at Bremerton. Email me at Halsmagic124@netzero.net Have a great Thanksgivin.
Sunday, November 18, 2007 at 21:10:27 (MST) Name: Harold L. Eckardt
Rank/Rate: ASE2 Division/Squadron: AMID Tad MAA Years Aboard: 1969-1970 Comments: Hello Still looking for any one who remembers me Also did shore patrol while ship was in for repairs at Bremerton. Email me at Halsmagic124@netzero.net Have a great Thanksgivin.
Sunday, November 18, 2007 at 21:10:22 (MST) Name: Harold L. Eckardt
Rank/Rate: ASE2 Division/Squadron: AMID Tad MAA Years Aboard: 1969-1970 Comments: Hello Still looking for any one who remembers me Also did shore patrol while ship was in for repairs at Bremerton. Email me at Halsmagic124@netzero.net Have a great Thanksgivin.
Sunday, November 18, 2007 at 21:09:22 (MST) Name: Harold L. Eckardt
Rank/Rate: ASE2 Division/Squadron: AMID Tad MAA Years Aboard: 1969-1970 Comments: Hello Still looking for any one who remembers me Also did shore patrol while ship was in for repairs at Bremerton. Email me at Halsmagic124@netzero.net Have a great Thanksgivin.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 18:28:05 (MST) Name: Joe Hoesley
Rank/Rate: HM3 Division/Squadron: X Divison Years Aboard: 62/63 Comments: It\'s getting harder to remember all the guys names etc. I do remember some of the guys by name. Ron Roberts from Cardiff My.,, Costello Chicago,Haley Tennesee, Larry Ham Illinois, Jack Dempsy who cares?, the Hawaiian guy, D Woolworth Mpls. I think, Ensign Huemueller Minnesota, Harry Div Officer, Currah from Wasington, Currnan from San Francisco, Westergreen from Washington, legal office dude Bruce Plein, Richard Carr Texas. Photo lab guy?
Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 12:33:52 (MST) Name: Timothy Runyon
Rank/Rate: AOAA Division/Squadron: G Division Years Aboard: 77-78 Comments: Just found this site, and the memories of that wespac cruise in 1977 came flooding back while viewing it. At the time I served aboard her, the old man was a Captian Atchison. I remember Master Chief Graves and PO 1st class Bradbury from G Division, and have never forgot my older brothers, Chuck Nunick, Dave Jones, Larry Hobbs, Frank Goselynn, Frank Sensebah, Stanley Pizarca, and Mike Sponhimer. It would be great to hear from these old dude\'s again.
Sunday, November 11, 2007 at 07:49:56 (MST) Name: Mike (Oscar ) Pfeffer
Comments: Happy Veterans Day, God Bless. Oscar
Tuesday, November 06, 2007 at 20:57:16 (MST) Name: CDR Rich Hayden, MSC, USN
Rank/Rate: HM1 Division/Squadron: Medical Department Years Aboard: 1979-1982 Comments: I\'ll never forget the Coral Sea...what a great ship---San Francisco\'s Own. Had a great department on the ship and have always missed the guys...CAPT Bill Buckendorf (retired RADM), CDR Hank Norris, LT Greg Rumore (retired CAPT), HMCS John Chester, HMC (retired HMCM) Tito Cruz, HM1 Jumpin Joe Jaber, HM2 Steve Sobolewski, HM3 Jamaal Taylor, HM3 Bob Burlingame...my good buddy, HM3 Walter Swift.....wow, seems just like yesterday we were listening to CAPT (retired RADM/VADM) Dick Dunleavy telling us about the failed rescue mission in Iran....remember~~~hey guys, this is the Captain in his thick Boston accent??? He was a great guy....well, this Coral Sea shipmate is still serving....I am now in Okinawa....if anyone knows of anyone\'s whereabouts from H Division shipmates aboard 1979-1982...please drop me a note. Rich Hayden
Tuesday, November 06, 2007 at 19:32:10 (MST) Name: don colwell
Rank/Rate: mm3 Division/Squadron: b Years Aboard: 74-77 Comments: Hey sailors,I need some help.Iam assisting Mike Pfeffer,your historian,in putting together 3-4 binders of Coral Sea `stuff`.I need 8 1/2x11 copies of the first 6 Captains of our ship.John Pritchard has expertly put together all the rest.If you can help,please let me know,thanx.
Tuesday, November 06, 2007 at 19:32:07 (MST) Name: don colwell
Rank/Rate: mm3 Division/Squadron: b Years Aboard: 74-77 Comments: Hey sailors,I need some help.Iam assisting Mike Pfeffer,your historian,in putting together 3-4 binders of Coral Sea `stuff`.I need 8 1/2x11 copies of the first 6 Captains of our ship.John Pritchard has expertly put together all the rest.If you can help,please let me know,thanx.
Tuesday, November 06, 2007 at 19:31:45 (MST) Name: don colwell
Rank/Rate: mm3 Division/Squadron: b Years Aboard: 74-77 Comments: Hey sailors,I need some help.Iam assisting Mike Pfeffer,your historian,in putting together 3-4 binders of Coral Sea `stuff`.I need 8 1/2x11 copies of the first 6 Captains of our ship.John Pritchard has expertly put together all the rest.If you can help,please let me know,thanx.
Friday, November 02, 2007 at 12:47:03 (MDT) Name: Ken Schmitz
Rank/Rate: ME3 Division/Squadron: R Division Years Aboard: 1955-56-57 Comments: An old shipmate off the Coral Sea and Midway, Dick Schilling and his lovely wife Nancy, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary aboard the Paradise Destiny Cruise boat on Lake Minnetonka, in Minnapolis, Minnesota. In attendance were their children, grandchildren, and great grand children, and many friends, along with three old Navy shipmates, Roger Tate, Lloyd Craig, and Ken Schmitz and their wives. Roger Tate was best man for Dick and Nancy\'s wedding 50 years ago, and now as an active preacher, renewed the wedding vows for Dick and Nancy. The four shipmates all served together on both the Coral Sea and Midway in \
Friday, November 02, 2007 at 12:45:18 (MDT) Name: Ken Schmitz
Rank/Rate: ME3 Division/Squadron: R Division Years Aboard: 1955-56-57 Comments: An old shipmate off the Coral Sea and Midway, Dick Schilling and his lovely wife Nancy, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary aboard the Paradise Destiny Cruise boat on Lake Minnetonka, in Minnapolis, Minnesota. In attendance were their children, grandchildren, and great grand children, and many friends, along with three old Navy shipmates, Roger Tate, Lloyd Craig, and Ken Schmitz and their wives. Roger Tate was best man for Dick and Nancy\'s wedding 50 years ago, and now as an active preacher, renewed the wedding vows for Dick and Nancy. The four shipmates all served together on both the Coral Sea and Midway in \
Monday, October 29, 2007 at 12:09:21 (MDT) Name: rod butler
Rank/Rate: E-3 Division/Squadron: MM Eng.2 Years Aboard: 79-80 Comments: Big IO lumpy letters
Monday, October 22, 2007 at 11:41:10 (MDT) Name: Robert Goodwin
Rank/Rate: RD2 Division/Squadron: CIC USS Boston Years Aboard: 1961-1965 Comments: Fellow Navy. During my tour I was stationed aboard the USS Boston CAG-1 61-65 but just found out that my son\'s father-in-law (deceased) was aboard the Coral Sea from 1952 to 1956. My daughter in law knows nothing about his time in and serving on board. His name was Warren Holmberg, Photographers Mate. If any of you remember him or have any pictures of him or pictures taken by him please let me know. Would be forever grateful. Thanks
-Goody-
Friday, October 12, 2007 at 21:28:26 (MDT) Name: David Martin
Rank/Rate: AMS2 Division/Squadron: VF21 Years Aboard: Westpac 81-82 Comments: I was honored to serve in the US Navy although at times I wanted to be else where, the time I spent on CV43 will be cherrished in my heart and sole forever. I about broke down when she was de-comm\'d and it still makes me very sad. If it wasn\'t for the bad and the good times I went through on her I wouldn\'t be the thriving, educated successful family man I am today. Thank you for making my life complete...
PS... Why couldn\'t they have scrapped the Midway instead? HA!
Friday, October 12, 2007 at 21:28:24 (MDT) Name: David Martin
Rank/Rate: AMS2 Division/Squadron: VF21 Years Aboard: Westpac 81-82 Comments: I was honored to serve in the US Navy although at times I wanted to be else where, the time I spent on CV43 will be cherrished in my heart and sole forever. I about broke down when she was de-comm\'d and it still makes me very sad. If it wasn\'t for the bad and the good times I went through on her I wouldn\'t be the thriving, educated successful family man I am today. Thank you for making my life complete...
PS... Why couldn\'t they have scrapped the Midway instead? HA!
Friday, October 12, 2007 at 21:26:35 (MDT) Name: David Martin
Rank/Rate: AMS2 Division/Squadron: VF21 Years Aboard: Westpac 81-82 Comments: I was honored to serve in the US Navy although at times I wanted to be else where, the time I spent on CV43 will be cherrished in my heart and sole forever. I about broke down when she was de-comm\'d and it still makes me very sad. If it wasn\'t for the bad and the good times I went through on her I wouldn\'t be the thriving, educated successful family man I am today. Thank you for making my life complete...
PS... Why couldn\'t they have scrapped the Midway instead? HA!
Tuesday, October 02, 2007 at 06:28:51 (MDT) Name: Steven Kienz
Rank/Rate: AT2 Division/Squadron: VF51/CAG15 Years Aboard: 74-75 Comments: Served during the evacuation of Vietnam, USS Mayaguez rescue, and trip to Perth, Australia.
Sunday, September 23, 2007 at 18:16:39 (MDT) Name: Bob Schmitt
Rank/Rate: SFM2 Division/Squadron: R Div Years Aboard: 1967-1970 Comments: great times like to hear from old ship mates
Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 16:22:53 (MDT) Name: Larry Elliott Jr.- Texx
Rank/Rate: ABHAN Division/Squadron: V-1 Division Years Aboard: 1978- 1982 Comments: Hans, I do remember you. It\'s nice to see another one of our flight deck gang has found the site. Later from the Buckeye State. Texx
Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 16:22:25 (MDT) Name: Larry Elliott Jr.- Texx
Rank/Rate: ABHAN Division/Squadron: V-1 Division Years Aboard: 1978- 1982 Comments: Hans, I do remember you. It\'s nice to see another one of our flight deck gang has found the site. Later from the Buckeye State. Texx
Tuesday, September 19, 2007 at 19:21:42 (MDT) Name: Scott Feldt
Rank/Rate: Division/Squadron: G1 Division Years Aboard: 1984 - 88 Comments: Yo Daryl, your right. My 10 and 8 year old are always asking questions. There are a lot of things here I can show them. Just a shot. Had a good freind, went by name of SAVAGE, he was a BT, if you come across this, then get in touch.
Tuesday, September 19, 2007 at 19:21:42 (MDT) Name: Ray Meketa
Rank/Rate: GM2 Division/Squadron: 5th Div Years Aboard: 1954 - 1957 Comments: Checking in for 2008. I know its early but I cant be positive Ill be around then. But as long as Im still kicking Ill be logging in. Im still looking for any 5 inch Gunners Mates from the straight deck era. Lou, I know what you meant when you described your first glimpse of the Coral Sea. It brought back memories of my own first encounter. A very high tide at Norfolk. There I was, an ignorant farm boy with sea bag on shoulder thinking I was about to conquer the world. Suddenly I realized that wall of steel to my right was the USS Coral Sea! I about peed my pants. She was the biggest thing I had seen in my entire life and I will never forget that day as long as I live.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 19:21:42 (MDT) Name: hans kulas
Rank/Rate: ABH3 Division/Squadron: V-1 Years Aboard: 80-84 Comments: Hey texx remember me? started out in fly3 then went to tractors,ended up in crash and salvage!Often wonder what happend to everyone i served with. I know Steve Beard is living TUSON,AZ. I made concact with Stacey Schlosser about two years ago he ended up going to OCS and retired afull commander!Would have never figured for that kid!Hey crazy Eddie Burkhardt i still remember brawling with you over those goggles in the tractor shack on the morning we left the P.I for the last time.I think the whole bunch ended up in that one.I guess we were all bummed out cause we were on away back out to sea.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 19:21:42 (MDT) Name: hans kulas
Rank/Rate: ABH3 Division/Squadron: V-1 Years Aboard: 80-84 Comments: Hey texx remember me? started out in fly3 then went to tractors,ended up in crash and salvage!Often wonder what happend to everyone i served with. I know Steve Beard is living TUSON,AZ. I made concact with Stacey Schlosser about two years ago he ended up going to OCS and retired afull commander!Would have never figured for that kid!Hey crazy Eddie Burkhardt i still remember brawling with you over those goggles in the tractor shack on the morning we left the P.I for the last time.I think the whole bunch ended up in that one.I guess we were all bummed out cause we were on away back out to sea.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 12:59:45 (MDT) Name: Jon Allen
Rank/Rate: MM3 Division/Squadron: A-Gang Years Aboard: 85-89 Comments: I repost this message, the one I wrote on Sept. 11 2001 because I\'m still surprised how right it turned out to be. After 22 years employed by the DoD, Dept. of the Navy, I\'ve accepted a position with the US Army COrps of Engineers and have just finished my first 6 months out of 49 in Afghanistan. 9/11 is the whole reason I am here rebuilding the infrastructure of this country. I have a true passion for what I do here and why.
Aboard Coral Sea, in 1986 we bombed Libya and that began my career fighting terrorism. Here in Afghanistan I shall end my DoD career doing the same thing.
Here is my Deck Log entry from six years ago:
Sept.11, 2001.....nothing will ever be the same. Nothing. Ever again. Today, after 16 years, I returned to USS Coral Sea. Back to March of 1986. Libian terrorism had finally reached the point that Ronald Reagan decided to pull the trigger. During our Med cruise, we had been at GQ twice a day, and Capt. Fergeson came over the 1MC and told us the next time it was called away, it was gonna be the real thing. And it was.
What took place today has reinforced in my mind many things. What has become the fate of the ship we served on is but a grim reminder that the United States has grown complacent in its overblown opinion of itself. This is still a dangerous world in which we live. Like the ideas in Washington of our elected officials who seem to believe that we no longer need to arm our military and defend the borders of America and lend help to our allies, the people of this country had better wake up to the fact that TODAY...they need to sit their children down and explain what has happened. That is, if they themselves can understand it.
Today had damn well better open some eyes. You...you that think for a second that what goes on in the global arena doesn\'t effect you unless it disturbs that \
Sunday, September 09, 2007 at 09:16:42 (MDT) Name: robert stroupe
Rank/Rate: bt2 Division/Squadron: b-boiler div. Years Aboard: 1951-1955 Comments: very nice site
Saturday, September 08, 2007 at 20:06:07 (MDT) Name: Lou Casale
Rank/Rate: GM3 Division/Squadron: 4th ( 3\ Years Aboard: 1955, 56,57. Comments: Hard to believe that September makes 53 years ago i joined the Navy.Where did the time go? I remember the first day i reported for duty. The ship was tied up at pier 7 in Norfork. I looked up and saw these guys painting the stack. I thought to myself you got to be nuts to hang from a chair up there. I was assigned to the 7th division which at that time was boatsman and gunners mates.I was temporary put in the deck division and guess what my first job was? You guessed it. I was painting the 43 on the stack. The numbers looked good from the ground, but close up it was pretty shaky. Man was i happy when the reassigned me to the gunnery dept.
Hey guys, remember to fly your flag on Tuesday, September 11th. Let us not forget.
Friday, September 07, 2007 at 08:22:53 (MDT) Name: Wally Hamaker
Rank/Rate: ABE2 Division/Squadron: V-2 A/G and Bow Cats Years Aboard: 1979-1982 Comments: Just seen the web site, nice. Also seen a couple old shipmates on here. Would be great to hear from them. Email is hdflht2000@cox.net, living in Las Vegas now.
Wednesday, September 05, 2007 at 20:33:45 (MDT) Name: Darl Long
Rank/Rate: AO-2 Division/Squadron: G-4 Years Aboard: 83,84,85,86 Comments: Hey shipmates! My son, who is now 4, and I were talking about ships. I mentioned that I was on a big ship and decided to do a web search. Lo and behold, what a great site I found. I went through the photo\'s on this site and my son was amazed, as was I.
I did enjoy my time on the Coral Sea and miss the great times I had. This site is certainly a treat! Please feel free to email if you happen to recognize me. I still have tons of photos from when I was onboard and still have my cruise book from the world cruise in \'83.
Friday, August 31, 2007 at 19:38:25 (MDT) Name: Bill Lofthouse
Rank/Rate: PH-3 Division/Squadron: OPS Years Aboard: 77-80 Comments: Saw this site a few years ago. Boy did it grow up. I met the Maru in PI in May(?) of 77 during wespac. Just a kid. What a ride from Clark Air Force base! Grew up fast, or I thought I did. I was a Photographers-mate. Spent a year in Bremerton, WA in \
Sunday, August 26, 2007 at 13:14:27 (MDT) Name: R.W. Cotton aka R.Willie
Rank/Rate: MS2 Division/Squadron: S-2 & S-5 Years Aboard: 1976-1979 Comments: ie MS2 Land; Hey Joe I think asking years on board they want us to put what years they were not how many. Do you Remember me from the S-2 bearthing gehto section.Bunks facing prt and strbrd over the center line.Too bad there was never enough rack time to enjoy the smoth rocking.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at 18:12:25 (MDT) Name: Tim Fairchild
Rank/Rate: RM2 Division/Squadron: OR Division Years Aboard: 3 + Comments: Best years of my life. Lots of great memories. Didn\'t realize while I was serving that this would be the best memories of my life. Sure would like to make contact with old shipmates. My mailing address is: Tim Fairchild
18822 N. Leland Road
Maricopa, Arizona
85238
Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at 16:06:39 (MDT) Name: Larry Elliott Jr. \
Rank/Rate: ABHAN Division/Squadron: V-1 Division Years Aboard: 1978- 1982 Comments: Just checking in, made contact with another shipmate yesterday. Jim Swartz from V-1 is alive and well. It\'s hotter than the blazes here in Ohio again today. Later from the Buckeye State, Texx
Saturday, August 18, 2007 at 15:07:18 (MDT) Name: Joe Land
Rank/Rate: MS3 Division/Squadron: SS05 Years Aboard: 3.25 Comments: Hey shipmates! I have an idea, why not everyone post
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Thursday, August 16, 2007 at 10:57:08 (MDT) Name: R.K. COLE
Rank/Rate: SGT.E-5 Division/Squadron: MARINE DET. Years Aboard: 64-66 Comments: just wondering if there are any marines out there that where on board at his time and if they are going to the reunion?
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at 12:53:00 (MDT) Name: Keith Huard
Rank/Rate: MM3 Division/Squadron: M2 Years Aboard: 3 1/2 Comments: Hope to hear from some old shipmates
Saturday, August 04, 2007 at 13:40:06 (MDT) Name: Gordon Isaacson
Rank/Rate: AMH2 Division/Squadron: VA-95 Years Aboard: 73 & 75 Comments: Great site. I came on board right after the visit to Japan in June(?) of 73. I was also there for a couple of short Dets. I came on board again Dec 74. Sorry we had to steal fans from ships company but it was definitly hot in our berthing area. The steam pipe under the floor beneath my bunk used to melt my shower shoes to the floor:)
Thursday, August 02, 2007 at 20:28:57 (MDT) Name: Jeff Million
Rank/Rate: BM3 Division/Squadron: Deck/Second Years Aboard: 1974-1978 Comments: Hey, mates, just checking in, looking at postings to see if any friends have been by. Never enough and too few for all of the memories we made...Hope to see more of you around!
Thursday, August 02, 2007 at 16:14:43 (MDT) Name: Larry Elliott Jr. \
Rank/Rate: ABHAN Division/Squadron: V-1 Division Years Aboard: 1978- 1982 Comments: Hadn\'t checked in for a while and just wanted to say hi. It\'s IO hot in the Buckeye state today, a steel beach would be nice and mooning a Russian trawler or 2 would be fun. Later from Ohio, Texx.
Sunday, July 29, 2007 at 21:09:44 (MDT) Name: Ty Vassil
Rank/Rate: ABH2 Division/Squadron: V-3 Years Aboard: 86-89 Comments: Fox, Williams, Arroyo, Brock, Harrell, Mincey, Latimer, Guy, Leonard. If I didnt mention you, forgive me. Those were great days. Worked hard and we partied harder. There was no crew finer. I am still fighting fires in south Florida. Take it easy, and remember Dennis Eakle. Vassil
Saturday, July 28, 2007 at 20:12:14 (MDT) Name: mark gadomski (ski)
Rank/Rate: E-4 Division/Squadron: v-2 plat-lens/aimd w/rate Years Aboard: 79-82 Comments: Still finding old shipmates in the woodworks and just finished talking with Pete Engelhardt...Well he hasn\'t changed much when talking to him...Dosta and Rosa are also doing fine if you knew them....
Saturday, July 28, 2007 at 15:24:07 (MDT) Name: Joe Wolf
Rank/Rate: ABE3 Division/Squadron: V-2 Arresting Gear Years Aboard: 1987 - 1989 Comments: I would like to contact anyone who served in the V-2 Division (Arresting Gear) frm 1987 to 1989. Pleas email me.
Thursday, July 26, 2007 at 20:23:16 (MDT) Name: Eugene R. Hansen
Rank/Rate: CS3 Division/Squadron: S-2 Division Years Aboard: 1959 to 1961 Comments: We had I great Chief in S-2 div. Chief Downs. CS1 Miller, couldnt remember names so if he needed someone in the galley his fomous words were HAY YOU.
I worked for the CATMAN in the reefers.