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Thanks for viewing the USS Coral Sea CVA-43 Association Guestbook. Please add to the guestbook if you havent done so yet. You can search this decklog for a name, keyword or anything. Just use the "Find" menu option under Edit or use "ctrl+f".
Refresh or Reload this page to make sure you're looking at the latest entry, especially if you just signed the decklog.
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Friday May 09, 2008 - 11:59 AM
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Name: Rance Jurevwicz, Capt., USA, Ret |
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Rank/Rate: O-3 |
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Location: Highland CA United States |
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Comments: INCREDIBLE WEB SITE! This site is an invaluable tool to all veterans. We have added a link to our monthly newsletter and magazine so that more veterans can be made aware of this tremendous resource. Also, please visit our web site to learn about hidden government benefits you (all veterans) are eligible for and how to significantly increase your service-connected compensation or VA pension. http://www.veteranprograms.com |
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Thursday May 08, 2008 - 11:19 AM
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Name: Robert D. Gill jr. |
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Rank/Rate: Mineman 2nd Class |
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Division/Squadron: G |
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Years Aboard: Nov. 71-july 72 |
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Location: Billerica Ma. |
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Comments: It was 36 years ago on May 8th 1972 that 36 mines were first dropped in Haiphong harbor. Three A-6A Marine aircraft from VMA-224 and 6 A7E from VA-94 & VA-22 took off from CVA-43 each with 4 MK-52 underwater mines to be dropped into the outer & inner channels. President Nixon then announced they had 3 days to leave the harbor safely.I was on the ship (TAD) out of the Mobil Mine Assemby Group (MOMAG) for that whole 71-72 cruise and worked in G division (Bomb assembly)There were only 3 of us Minemen aboard. Mnsn Tim Mercier, Mn3 Roland Pusher, & myself Mn2 Bob Gill. I was up almost 2 days straight directing officers, Chiefs, and a bunch of AO's from G division to get those 36 mines in "Alpha" condition. "OPERATION POCKET MONEY" was accomplished. Thanks to all! Bob Gill USN (1968-1972) Billerica, Massachusetts |
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Thursday May 08, 2008 - 09:35 AM
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Name: Donald "Ston" Battisto |
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Rank/Rate: ABE AN |
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Division/Squadron: V-2 Arresting Gear |
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Years Aboard: 82 - 84 |
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Location: Little Rock Arkansas USA |
Comments: My heart has always been with this beautiful machine. You can have your super carriers. On the world Cruise, we beat the Carl Vinson in a shooting contest in the I.O. We shot more F-4's with our three cats, then they shot F-14,s off four cats. Would love to talk to anybody in V-2 from the World Cruise '83.
Take care shipmates |
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Thursday May 08, 2008 - 08:14 AM
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Name: Joseph Scholl |
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Rank/Rate: aean |
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Division/Squadron: VA-27 AE Shop |
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Years Aboard: 82-83 |
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Location: Columbus Ohio USA |
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Comments: Great web site. Had a great time on the world cruise in 83. I'm getting ready to retire in June, after 26 years. |
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Wednesday May 07, 2008 - 11:22 PM
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Name: dave gailey |
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Rank/Rate: mssn |
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Division/Squadron: S-2 |
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Years Aboard: 79-83 |
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Location: winsted mn usa |
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Comments: its good to look at some of the pictures on tribute site |
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Wednesday May 07, 2008 - 11:19 PM
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Name: dave gailey |
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Rank/Rate: mssn |
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Division/Squadron: S-2 |
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Years Aboard: 3.5 |
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Location: winsted mn usa |
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Comments: its good to look at some of the pictures on tribute site |
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Wednesday May 07, 2008 - 04:44 PM
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Name: Howard Polner |
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Rank/Rate: ETN2 |
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Division/Squadron: OE |
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Years Aboard: '69-'70 |
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Location: Central NJ usa |
Comments: I miss all the adventures and shipmates from my time on the Coral Sea.
I see our CWO had made LT after I departed.
I left the Coral Sea in Oct '70 because my father became seriously ill and I was able to be transfered to the East Coast (to a Tin Can).
Almost all of my things were sent to my new ship. Unfortunatly the one thing I miss that was NOT sent was my cruise book for '69-'70.
Is there anyone who has one and can tell me the printer so I can beg for a reprint or someone who would let me look at thiers for one day?
Thank You and Good Health to one and ALL |
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Wednesday May 07, 2008 - 06:31 AM
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Name: Federick R Miller, PH1, USN Ret 55-73 |
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Location: Ballston Spa NY USA |
Comments: Published in the Albany (NY) Times Union from 5/6/2008 - 5/7/2008.
Rodgers, Richard A. View/Sign Guest Book
Rodgers, Richard A. LATHAM Richard A. "Dick" Rodgers, 76, of Latham, beloved husband of Hope L. Chandler Rodgers for over 50 years, died Sunday, May 4, 2008 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Long Branch, N.J., he was the son of the late Harold Lee and the late Eva (Bull) Rodgers. Mr. Rodgers married Hope L. Chandler on April 19, 1958 in Nassau. He served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Navy from 1947 to 1951 on the USS Coral Sea. Dick was a graduate of Philip Schuyler High School in Albany and attended the National Camera School in Englewood, Calif. He was a photographic equipment repair person and the owner and operator of Latham Camera Repair for many years until retiring in 1993. He was previously employed by the NYS Department of ENCON as a photographer for several years. Survivors in addition to his wife include his loving children, Cheryl A. (Greg) Mazzola of Troy, Richard L. Rodgers of Latham and Robert A. (Margot) Rodgers of Colonie; and his cherished grandson and buddy, Josh R. Rodgers of Colonie. The family would like to thank the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County for the love and care give to Dick during his illness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday evening May 7, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in the Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, Ltd., 149 Old Loudon Road, Latham. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Wednesday from 4-6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment with full military honors will be Friday, May 9, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. in Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville. Contributions in memory of Richard A. Rodgers can be made to the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Boulevard, Rensselaer, NY 12144. For directions, information or to light a memory candle for the family please visit dufresneandcavanaugh.com |
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Tuesday May 06, 2008 - 04:38 AM
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Name: Michael Perry |
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Rank/Rate: BT2 |
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Division/Squadron: 4B |
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Years Aboard: 82-87 |
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Location: Vinemont AL |
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Comments: Would like to hear from Scott Whitson, Joey Linko, Mark Quinn, Lance Mathews and other snipes that steamed the ditch, the oil tanker, and Lybia |
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Monday May 05, 2008 - 11:28 AM
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Name: Greg Hawke |
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Rank/Rate: BT2 |
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Division/Squadron: B |
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Years Aboard: 67-70 |
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Location: Hales Corners WI USA |
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Comments: For Earl Ward: I was even wearing a workjacket in 4C fireroom when we were off N.Korea for the Pueblo Incident. |
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Saturday May 03, 2008 - 03:33 PM
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Name: Mark Stafford |
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Rank/Rate: BT-3 |
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Division/Squadron: B-4/4Able boiler |
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Years Aboard: 3/80'-83' |
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Location: Walkerville Michigan USA |
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Comments: Where are all My Boiler Bro's from 80'-83' and the World Cruise? |
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Friday May 02, 2008 - 07:18 PM
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Name: Jerry Connelly |
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Rank/Rate: AG2 |
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Division/Squadron: OA |
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Years Aboard: 6/61 to 9/63 |
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Location: Salvisa Kentucky |
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Comments: Great days, good times and a lot of memories, good old days, any Weather men out there. Hope to see you in Oct 2008 |
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Friday May 02, 2008 - 12:55 PM
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Name: Earl Ward |
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Rank/Rate: BT-3 |
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Division/Squadron: B Oil Shack |
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Years Aboard: '66-'70 |
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Location: Augusta Ks |
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Comments: I've never been colder than refueling off the coast of North Korea when they seized the Pueblo! |
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Wednesday April 30, 2008 - 04:28 PM
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Name: Tim Shalk |
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Rank/Rate: HM2 |
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Division/Squadron: S DIV |
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Years Aboard: 1966-67 |
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Location: Pleasanton CA 94566 |
Comments: Went to the Coral Sea right out of Boot Camp in August 1966 ( Found her in Yokuska.....worked in S3 with Chuck Furnari, Braswell, Friedman, Bud Fletcher, and others on Yankee Station for her second Vietnam tour.. Left the ship in Alameda in June of '67 to go to HM School....ended up with a Seabee Batallion MCB10 and left the Navy in 1970. Would love to hear from anyone that was on that WestPac cruise in 66-67.
Bummed I missed the last reunion in Calif.
Tim |
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Wednesday April 30, 2008 - 11:55 AM
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Name: Tim Como |
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Rank/Rate: AK3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-6 |
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Years Aboard: 76-80 |
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Location: St. Paul Minnesota |
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Comments: I'd like to hear from any of the old "parts kick...I mean, box kickers" from '76-80, just to see if any of them are still breathing. The way we would attack the P.I., I'd say there's almost a 50-50 chance. |
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Wednesday April 30, 2008 - 11:52 AM
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Name: Tim Como |
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Rank/Rate: AK3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-6 |
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Years Aboard: 76-80 |
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Location: St. Paul Minnesota |
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Comments: I'd like to hear from any of the old "parts kick...I mean, box kickers" from '76-80, just to see if any of them are still breathing. The way we would attack the P.I., I'd say there's almost a 50-50 chance. |
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Wednesday April 30, 2008 - 11:50 AM
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Name: Tim Como |
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Rank/Rate: AK3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-6 |
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Years Aboard: 76-80 |
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Location: St. Paul Minnesota |
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Comments: I'd like to hear from any of the old "parts kick...I mean, box kickers" from '76-80, just to see if any of them are still breathing. The way we would attack the P.I., I'd say there's almost a 50-50 chance. |
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Tuesday April 29, 2008 - 01:13 AM
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Name: Cecil Brown |
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Rank/Rate: SD2 |
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Division/Squadron: S 5 |
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Years Aboard: 61-6 6 |
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Location: Seaside Ca USA |
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Comments: W ould like to from shipmates who made west pac cruse 1964-1965 Vietnam |
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Monday April 28, 2008 - 03:34 PM
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Name: Charles (chuck) Gilpatric |
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Rank/Rate: E3 |
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Division/Squadron: 3rd div. |
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Years Aboard: 69-71 |
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Location: Lisbon Me. |
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Comments: I am looking for David P Trout. I served on the ship with you. West pac cruise,Alongapo PI.She was a great ship and I miss the times I had on board. The shellback party on the flight deck and so on. We had a ball during that time because the captain had not been accross the equater yet eather. And he was almost the last one to go through. Wuold love to hear from you Dave. You were a very good friend to me. |
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Sunday April 27, 2008 - 09:36 PM
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Name: curtis inlow |
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Rank/Rate: ABF2 |
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Division/Squadron: v-4 |
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Years Aboard: 78-80 |
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Location: copan ok |
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Comments: just checking |
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Wednesday April 23, 2008 - 10:25 AM
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Name: Robert Grunder |
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Rank/Rate: AO3 |
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Division/Squadron: GM Division |
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Years Aboard: 1969 - 1973 |
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Location: Orchard Park New York USA |
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Comments: GM Division was part of the Weapon's Department. We were responsible for all the air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles for the attached Squadrons. Our shop was located right off the main mess hall. Over the last couple of years and thru this site, many of our old shipmates have made contact with each other and it has been great. There are still some out there that we would love to hear from. I have many great memories of serving in the Navy and with my fellow shipmates. Remember to support our Veterans. |
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Saturday April 19, 2008 - 10:53 PM
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Name: Jeff McMillian |
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Rank/Rate: MM2 |
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Division/Squadron: M |
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Years Aboard: 1984 - 1987 |
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Location: Missouri |
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Comments: Just talked to Rick Strom. Reliving old times again. Think VERY fondly of those crazy years turning the ole 2 screw. Talked to Noblit about year ago. Heard from Paul Mahan , too. If you knew me, call me anytime. In the phone book in St. Joseph, Missouri under Jeff and Julie. So many of you to make a list of names. You know who you are. What a great bunch we were. Thanks for all the friendships!!! |
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Saturday April 19, 2008 - 05:13 PM
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Name: Tim (TK ) Williams |
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Rank/Rate: ABF 2 |
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Division/Squadron: V-4 |
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Years Aboard: 1972 - 1975 |
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Location: Mesa AZ USA |
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Comments: I was thinking about all the great guys that served with me. It would be great to hear from them. |
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Tuesday April 15, 2008 - 07:32 PM
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Name: Bruce Miller |
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Rank/Rate: BTFN |
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Division/Squadron: B Division |
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Years Aboard: 1960-1962 |
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Location: Maple Grove MN United States |
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Comments: Just thought I would sign in and see if anyone would write back. I would like to know if any of the people that were in 2 able or 2 charlie boiler rooms during that time. Looking one guy in a special way. Like to know where he is. |
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Wednesday April 09, 2008 - 02:11 PM
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Name: Stephen H. Kamysz |
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Rank/Rate: OS3 |
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Division/Squadron: OI |
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Years Aboard: 1972-1975 |
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Location: Omaha Nebraska |
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Comments: trying to track down a shipmate from my time on board, OS2 Dan Liddle. if anyone knows his whereabouts or email, id appreciate the info. last i heard he retired in 1990 on board the carrier Lincoln. he went to work for the merchant marines. thanks in advance |
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Tuesday April 08, 2008 - 10:28 PM
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Name: Don (DJ) Busse |
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Rank/Rate: SH3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-3 |
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Years Aboard: 86-89 |
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Location: Appleton WI |
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Comments: Was looking through the past guest books and saw a few post from old S-3 friends with many good memories in all the ports of call with baker, the rat man, rayborn, hetzel (nerd), frost, harney, cahill, lafever, and dovaleana. May more I sure I left off. And to all those aboard between 86-89, I may have cut your hair, I hope it all grew back it wasn't exactly my calling! Then again neither was being a fire watch in the ship yard! take care |
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Monday April 07, 2008 - 04:44 PM
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Name: James R. Williams (Willie) |
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Rank/Rate: E5 AMS-2 |
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Division/Squadron: V-6 AIR |
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Years Aboard: 1960-63 |
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Location: OCEAN SPRINGS MS USA |
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Comments: IT WOULD BE GREAT TO HEAR FROM ANY OF THE GUYS IN V-6 THAT WAS ON BOARD DURING THE SAME TIME FRAME.I KNOW IT HAS BEEN 40 PLUS YEARS BUT I KNOW ALSO THAT THERE ARE SOME OF US STILL KICKING. |
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Sunday April 06, 2008 - 09:59 AM
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Name: greg ballard |
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Rank/Rate: e-3 mm |
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Division/Squadron: m3 |
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Years Aboard: 79-82 |
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Location: st clair mo usa |
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Comments: i would like to get some of the pictuse of my old ship. i use to have a lot of them. where can i find pictures of her? |
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Sunday April 06, 2008 - 09:55 AM
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Name: greg ballard |
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Rank/Rate: e-3 mm |
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Division/Squadron: m3 |
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Years Aboard: 79-82 |
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Location: st clair mo usa |
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Comments: I am looking for some of the people i served on board with. i was the throttle man for the #3 main engine room. i was also assigned to main control for a short time. when i was a part of that team we set a record for the most consecutive days of steady steaming(105 days). i have a lot of pictures of the guys that i was in with and would really like to talk with you. |
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Tuesday April 01, 2008 - 04:52 PM
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Name: Charles (Chuck) Gilpatric |
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Rank/Rate: E-3 |
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Division/Squadron: 3rd |
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Years Aboard: 69-71 |
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Location: Lisbon Me. |
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Comments: Still looking for David P. Trout. If anyone has any info, would love to hear from ya. Love the old ship. Just ask my wife... |
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Sunday March 30, 2008 - 12:04 AM
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Name: James Gosselin |
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Comments: Hello,
Trying to find some stories of my father Paul Gosselin. He passed away in 2003 after a long battle with parkinson's. I don't know when he served on the ship or what rank he was when he was serving. I do know that he served in personnel and that he retired with the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer. Send me an email if that name rings a bell. I don't know much about my father's service and would like to get some nice memories for the grandsons who never knew him. |
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Saturday March 29, 2008 - 06:54 PM
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Name: Robert Sramek |
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Rank/Rate: PN3 |
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Division/Squadron: X E&T office |
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Years Aboard: 62 66 |
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Location: Reno Nv. USA |
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Comments: Hello Joe, can not remember ...Sorry.......Bob |
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Saturday March 29, 2008 - 06:41 PM
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Name: Joe Hoesley |
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Rank/Rate: sn |
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Division/Squadron: x div |
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Years Aboard: 62/63 |
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Location: Lacrosse wis usa |
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Comments: Robert Sramek, e/t office. Looking for any info on Dick Carr. He and I got transferred to Coral sea in 1962. I know he work in e/t office. I worked in Personel offfice. Any info let me know. Thanks |
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Friday March 28, 2008 - 01:05 PM
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Name: Mike (Oscar ) Pfeffer |
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Rank/Rate: BTFN |
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Division/Squadron: B-Div 4ABLE Fireroom |
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Years Aboard: 1974-77 |
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Location: Chicago Illinois |
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Comments: I see ALOT of SNIPES on this board lately, Hope to see NEW faces at the Reunions, Both the Spring Fling in April And Annual in October, C'Mon You Guys |
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Wednesday March 26, 2008 - 07:38 AM
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Name: John Roland |
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Rank/Rate: BT3 |
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Division/Squadron: B Div./ 3 Charlie Fire Room |
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Years Aboard: 1967-70 |
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Location: Royal Palm Beach Florida |
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Comments: Looking for shipmates in B Division 67-70. |
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Tuesday March 25, 2008 - 06:45 PM
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Name: Randy Peterson |
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Rank/Rate: HT2 |
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Division/Squadron: R |
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Years Aboard: 1975-1979 |
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Location: Fayetteville Arkansas USA |
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Comments: Just checkin in.. |
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Monday March 24, 2008 - 07:08 AM
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Name: Steve Edwards |
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Rank/Rate: bt2 |
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Division/Squadron: b3 oil lab |
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Years Aboard: 70-73 76-79 |
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Location: Canton, GA |
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Comments: Looking to hear from past shipmates. |
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Sunday March 23, 2008 - 09:06 PM
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Name: Greg Carter |
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Rank/Rate: E-4/JO |
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Division/Squadron: X4 |
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Years Aboard: 1984 - 1989 |
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Location: Mullica Hill NJ USA |
Comments: I was a Journalist in the Public Affairs Office, immediately below where they served chow. My first time out at sea we ran into an oil tanker, Ecuadorian I think, ship was called the NAPO.
Among those I worked with were Bob Chuzitz, Bryan Wood, Jim Giusti, Gil Porter, Ray LaFerrier.
Greg Carter |
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Sunday March 23, 2008 - 08:26 PM
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Name: Harold Foster |
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Rank/Rate: SK-3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-1 |
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Years Aboard: 59-63 |
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Location: Eufaula Ok. |
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Comments: It seems no one from S-1 Div has found this site. I'm very proud to have spent all of my enlistment on old CVA-43. The 50s and 60s were all round good times for most all of us. Back then a dollar was worth 360 Yen now its 90 Yen. The so called progressives have all but destroyed what made us great. Remember for evil to succeed good men only have to do nothing. Remember Nov 2, 2008 and do your duty. |
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Saturday March 22, 2008 - 11:43 AM
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Name: Melvin Moss |
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Rank/Rate: BT3 |
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Division/Squadron: B |
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Years Aboard: 59-63 |
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Location: Madras Oregon |
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Comments: Served on precommissioning crew Nov, 1959 thru Oct, 1961 in 3Able fireroom. Transfered to USS Kitty Hawk, B division until discharged in April, 1963. Where are Don Lambert, Ron Dudukovich, or Hollinsworth? Would like to contact any shipmates from my loop. |
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Friday March 21, 2008 - 07:09 PM
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Name: Richard Parker |
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Rank/Rate: LI3 |
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Division/Squadron: X |
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Years Aboard: 63 to 65 |
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Location: Mishawaka IN USA |
Comments: It was a sad day yesterday as we lost another shipmate.
Don Leffingwel past away around 3:30 pm in Denver, Co.
He was aboard in the early 60`s. He worked in the legal office.
He will be missed by this Shipmate as well as others who knew him. |
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Monday March 17, 2008 - 07:13 PM
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Name: Jeff Million |
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Rank/Rate: BM3 |
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Division/Squadron: Deck |
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Years Aboard: 1974-1978 |
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Location: Drexel Hill Pa |
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Comments: It's amazing the postings from all of the men who served on her, from straight-deck to decom. It is obvious that she is in our blood. Salute! |
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Sunday March 16, 2008 - 01:46 PM
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Name: paul claassen |
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Rank/Rate: ? |
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Division/Squadron: ? |
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Years Aboard: ? |
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Location: tilburg ? Netherlands |
Comments: hello my name is paul claassen, and i was on the ship on a ivatation of commander J Johnson ,it was march 1988 the ship was for coast of Spain Benidorm . Iam proud that i get opertunity to visit the Coaral Sea CV-43 ,it was the biggest ship i ever visit .It is verry good to see that this ship has manny people that have a warm hart for this ship .I hope for all members lots joy and friendship to continue the memories and the history of your Coaral Sea!My excuses for the bad english.
greetings from the Netherlands Paul Claassen |
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Saturday March 15, 2008 - 08:00 AM
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Name: Mike (oscar ) Pfeffer |
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Rank/Rate: BTFN |
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Division/Squadron: B-Div , 4ABLE Fireroom |
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Years Aboard: 1974-77 |
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Location: Chicago Illinois |
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Comments: And a Happy St. Patrick's Day to you ALL. It is getting closer to April, and the Midwest Spring Fling in Fort Wayne INDIANA... Hope to see YOU there. mike out |
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Saturday March 15, 2008 - 03:48 AM
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Name: Bob Gill |
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Rank/Rate: Mineman 2nd class |
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Division/Squadron: G-Division |
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Years Aboard: 1971-1972 |
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Location: Billerica Mass. USA |
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Comments: I would just like to say hello to all the Aviation ordnance men (AO's) I worked with in G-Division from Nov. of 71 to July of 72. What a crew on a very busy Westpac tour. |
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Friday March 14, 2008 - 02:39 PM
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Name: Shawn Toth |
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Rank/Rate: ADAN |
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Division/Squadron: G-1 WEPS/IM-2 JETSHOP |
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Years Aboard: 86-90 |
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Location: Industry Pa Beaver |
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Comments: Great site would like to hear from anyone i served with. |
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Thursday March 13, 2008 - 06:34 PM
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Name: Ruben DeJesus |
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Rank/Rate: E-4 |
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Division/Squadron: E-3/E-5 |
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Years Aboard: 4 |
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Location: Avon, Ohio USA |
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Comments: My name is Ruben DeJesus I was on the ship made 2 cruises 75-79 - Worked in office in V-5 statrted out in V-3 - on the flight deck. |
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Thursday March 13, 2008 - 06:27 PM
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Name: Herman Doernbach |
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Rank/Rate: EM2 |
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Division/Squadron: E |
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Years Aboard: 50-52 |
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Location: Milwaukee WI USA |
Comments: Crab legs & Steak WOW! I can't imagine seeing a menu like that on Coral Sea. We were not known as a good feeder the days I was aboard but I learned to adjust after a good friend told me to quit bitching and be grateful for what we get to eat. Some of the menus will always stick with me after 58 years.
Friday morning..Baked beans, corn bread, 2 canned figs, powdered milk, coffee, &
dry cereal.....Sunday evening..cold cuts, 2 slices of cheese, bread, potato salad, jello and a cookie, coffee and powdered milk. Very seldom could you get seconds. Unless you had the midnight watch you got 3 meals a day and that was it. We ate in the after mess deck, the chow lines on the hanger deck were always long, sometimes stretching all the way to the fan tail. It was always disheartening to have a early watchstanding chit and be first in line and go below only to see the mess deck full of people. |
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Wednesday March 12, 2008 - 12:08 PM
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Name: Mike D'Angelo |
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Rank/Rate: WT3 |
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Division/Squadron: W |
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Years Aboard: 86-89 |
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Comments: I always try to update this every year, and see who's roaming about. Khadaffi: we kicked your ass! |
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Tuesday March 11, 2008 - 10:04 AM
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Name: Claude O. Bounds |
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Rank/Rate: E-8 |
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Division/Squadron: M |
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Years Aboard: 2.5 |
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Location: Castle Rock Colorado USA |
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Comments: I enjoyed serving on the Coral Sea and I am looking forward to visiting with all my old shipmates. |
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Monday March 10, 2008 - 11:05 AM
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Name: Jesse Dukes |
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Rank/Rate: AMS3 |
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Division/Squadron: AIMD / IM-2 |
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Years Aboard: 1981-1984 |
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Location: Virginia Beach Virginia USA |
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Comments: My first ship, very memorable tour. 2 west-pacs and the World Cruise. Very Proud to have served on the Ageless Warrior. AIMD Airframes. |
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Sunday March 09, 2008 - 11:01 AM
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Name: Ted Hillis |
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Rank/Rate: SMSN |
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Division/Squadron: OS |
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Years Aboard: 1959-1962 |
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Location: North Richland Hills Texas |
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Comments: Still looking for any members of the Signal Gang. |
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Saturday March 08, 2008 - 06:25 PM
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Name: chuck orchard |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: abf4 |
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Division/Squadron: v-4 |
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Years Aboard: 68/70 |
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Location: lodi ca usa |
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Comments: have many good memories of my years aboard |
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Saturday March 08, 2008 - 06:08 PM
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Name: Robert Sramek |
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Rank/Rate: PN3 |
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Division/Squadron: X E&T office |
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Years Aboard: 62 66 |
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Location: Reno Nv. USA |
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Comments: This post is for new email address..And if there are any ham radio operators out there. K7RNV |
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Saturday March 08, 2008 - 04:47 PM
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Name: John Ludden |
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Rank/Rate: MM2 |
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Division/Squadron: "M" Division |
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Years Aboard: Jan'67-Apr'71 |
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Location: Blairsden California USA |
Comments: Enjoyed my time aboard Coral Sea. Still see many of the guys that I served with;
Admiral Jim Ferris, Warrant Officer Warren Hughes, MM2 Rick Reese, MM3 Bill Beauchamp, MM2 Clarence Neander, MM1 Earl Isonhood.
Would enjoy hearing from fellow shipmates.
John Ludden |
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Saturday March 08, 2008 - 11:16 AM
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Name: Walter Lee Heil |
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Rank/Rate: YN2 |
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Division/Squadron: Vf-154 |
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Years Aboard: 1960 |
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Location: Amarillo Texas USA |
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Comments: I was in VF-154 from 1959-1960..Made one cruise on the USS HANCOCK in 1959 and was aboard USS CORAL SEA for the four day trip in 1960 in and out of Alamda. |
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Friday February 22, 2008 - 03:17 PM
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Name: James Yotkewich |
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Rank/Rate: abe3 |
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Division/Squadron: v-2 #2 cat |
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Years Aboard: 61-64 |
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Location: West Frankfort ILL> |
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Comments: Just checking in to see if anyone from Southern Ill.is going to the reunion in oct. at FT> Mitchel Especial from my time aboard the great ship. |
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Thursday February 21, 2008 - 02:49 PM
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Name: Ray Savedra |
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Rank/Rate: AE3 |
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Division/Squadron: V2 |
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Years Aboard: 65-68 |
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Location: Scotts Valley Ca USA |
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Comments: Hi Shipmates. I'm looking for Ed Walker, Jessie James Burge, Peter Ahuna amd anyone else that was in V-2 division. Had a great time with those guys and would like to find them. |
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Thursday February 21, 2008 - 12:46 PM
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Name: HERMAN DOERNBACH |
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Rank/Rate: EM2 |
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Division/Squadron: E |
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Years Aboard: 1950 - 1952 |
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Location: MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN USA |
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Comments: Shipmates, are you tired of this winter, tired of shoveling & snowblowing? Tired of being in the house because of the weather? I'm sure tired of it! But! there is relief on the way. 64 days to go for the MIDWEST SPRING FLING April 25-26 Halls Guest House Fort Wayne, IN.... You have 32 days to get your reservation in, undecided? reserve your room anyway, you can always cancel out. click on to reunions for all the information. There is no agenda, but there is a good time waiting for all. |
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Wednesday February 20, 2008 - 09:48 PM
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Name: Richard Caldwell |
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Division/Squadron: B-5 |
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Years Aboard: 83=86 |
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Comments: Just looking for people in this very small division during this time. |
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Wednesday February 20, 2008 - 08:33 PM
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Name: Debbie (Hannah) Underfinger |
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Comments: My dad retired AMHC FD (Hank) Hannah was stationed at Whidbey Island during the time he sailed on the Coral Sea circa '75. If anyone remembers me please email me at dju4him@cox.net Thanks! Debbie |
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Saturday February 16, 2008 - 09:11 AM
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Name: June McClary |
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Location: Cosby TN |
Comments: Just found this site and was hoping to locate an old friend of my hubby's and mine....Creighton Miller. He served on the Coral Sea in the early '60's (approximately 1962 - 1966). If anyone knows how to get in touch with him, please give him my e-mail address. Last I heard he was living near Chattanooga, TN working for TVA.
Thanks! |
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Friday February 15, 2008 - 02:10 PM
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Name: William Lee |
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Rank/Rate: AD3 E-4 |
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Division/Squadron: VAQ-133 |
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Years Aboard: 87-88 89-90 |
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Location: Butler pa |
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Comments: Just like to see if i can find anyone i served with,hope so. |
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Thursday February 14, 2008 - 05:57 PM
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Name: KEN PLATZ |
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Rank/Rate: AIRMEN |
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Division/Squadron: V-1 |
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Years Aboard: 1964-1968 |
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Location: DEPERE WISCONSIN USA |
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Comments: HI TO EVERYONE. |
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Wednesday February 13, 2008 - 02:51 PM
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Name: Leroy Kramer |
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Rank/Rate: YN-3 |
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Division/Squadron: V3-Division |
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Years Aboard: 67/70 |
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Location: Junction City Kansas USA |
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Comments: I will never forget the years I spent on the Coral Sea, I made many frinds. |
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Wednesday February 13, 2008 - 08:43 AM
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Name: ALFONSO MONTELONGO |
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Rank/Rate: RM3 |
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Division/Squadron: Communications |
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Years Aboard: 86-88 |
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Location: El Paso Tx USA |
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Comments: A shout out to all Rm's during my time on the Uss Coral Sea. |
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Tuesday February 12, 2008 - 11:21 AM
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Name: Dan Phillips |
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Comments: Looking for Ahenor C. de Figueiredo, (sic) reported to USS Coral Sea in late 1978 while at PSNS. Pancho gimme a shout! I'm also listed in TogetherWeServed... |
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Monday February 11, 2008 - 02:47 PM
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Name: Cavalier,Paul |
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Rank/Rate: Bmsn |
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Division/Squadron: 2nd |
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Years Aboard: 54-5/56 |
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Location: Summit Point WV |
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Comments: I enjoyed every minute of the time I spent onboard..she was a "Happy ship"! Probably like a number of other mates I wish I'd have stayed aboard |
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Saturday February 09, 2008 - 04:37 PM
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Name: Joel Rogers |
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Rank/Rate: fireman\ME3 |
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Division/Squadron: R |
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Years Aboard: 1956-1957 |
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Location: Colbert Ga. USA |
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Comments: I,m looking for J | |
