USS Coral Sea Association Guestbook - 2012

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Monday February 20, 2012 - 08:47 AM
Name: James R. Williams (willie)  
Rank/Rate: E-5 AMS-2
Division/Squadron: V-6 AIR
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1960-1963
Location: LAKE CHARLES LA USA
Comments: JUST CHECKING IN FOR ANOTHER YEAR.I HAVE HEARD FROM BOB WATKINS AND MIKE WALKER SINCE MY LAST UPDATE.SO, I KNOW THERE ARE A FEW OF US STILL LEFT!

Sunday February 19, 2012 - 09:56 AM
Name: Jon Kusler  
Rank/Rate: E-2
Division/Squadron: S-5
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 72-75
Location: Walla Walla WA usa
Comments: Looking to say hi to anybody who remembers me from those years.It wasn't all bad but I didn't use anything much I learned in the Navy in my trucking carreer later.If there were do overs and there isn't of course I'd done things differently.But I bet alot of folks here would say that.Never had time to even do any of those courses to move up in rate.Training PO was MIA the whole time.I wanted a carreer there but they were too busy discouraging a person to do that.The BS was it really needed?

Friday February 17, 2012 - 07:11 PM
Name: Jim Cline   No Email Address
Rank/Rate: BT 3
Division/Squadron: B Div. 4C Fireroom
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1967,1968,1969
Location:
Comments: Oops, that's 1967 not 1697

Friday February 17, 2012 - 11:06 AM
Name: Jim Cline  
Rank/Rate: BT3
Division/Squadron: B Div. 4 Charlie Fireroom
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1697,1968,&1969
Location: Citrus Heights CA
Comments: Hello Greg Hawke and Charles Cline. It was a long time ago (43 years). Remember a lot of good times, kind of forgot about the bad ones. Have made contact with Bob Dubois. Still looking for Jim Nichols.

Wednesday February 15, 2012 - 02:13 PM
Name: Ken Peaslee  
Rank/Rate: BM3
Division/Squadron: 4th Div
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1948--1952
Location: kingston New Hampshire USA
Comments: Had a great time on the Coral Sea.Like to find Dick Oberly, Clifford Piffer,Al Nault, Louis maggio Miss the Coral Sea

Wednesday February 15, 2012 - 12:58 PM
Name: GARY HUNTER  
Rank/Rate: RD3
Division/Squadron: OI
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1968-1970
Location: NEWTON KANSAS USA
Comments: Would like to hear from shipmates in OI Division from 68 to 70.

Friday February 10, 2012 - 02:09 PM
Name: Clarence Richau   No Email Address
Rank/Rate: MM3
Division/Squadron: A Division
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1948-1952
Location: West Haven Ct. USA
Comments: Hi to all the association members,83 now and still walking the beach here in West Haven,still have those memories of the 4 years aboard the CVB 43,great times!Take care guys.

Wednesday February 08, 2012 - 06:19 PM
Name: john owens  
Rank/Rate: gunners mate
Division/Squadron: w
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1983=1984
Location: nj
Comments: world cruise 83

Monday February 06, 2012 - 02:40 PM
Name: Earl Neall  
Rank/Rate: E6
Division/Squadron: EM
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1952/1955
Location: Cambridge Maryland United States
Comments: Finally found the Son of Robert "HOOB" Hoobler who I served with in the 50s. He was a good friend of mine and it felt great sharing some pictures & stories with his son Bobby. Hoob died in 1999 and was buried at sea by the Navy out of Norfolk, Va. A fitting end to a sailor who devoted 33 years to the service of his country? May God bless him and his family. Good by OLE BUDDY!!!

Monday February 06, 2012 - 12:09 PM
Name: mike grider  
Rank/Rate: E-3
Division/Squadron: V-1
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 2
Location: BEDFORD IN USA
Comments: GETTIN OLD....STILL LOOKING FOR MICK PEARCE, ALROY MARTINS, MIKE BROWN CAN ANYBODY HELP?

Sunday February 05, 2012 - 09:52 AM
Name: Kenneth Coop  
Rank/Rate: AMH-2
Division/Squadron: VA-216
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1968-1969
Location: Urbandale Iowa USA
Comments: Looking for Gary Skipper from VA-153. We spent time in Cubi Point and Christmas of 1968 in Manila. Hope things have worked out for you and life has been good.

Friday February 03, 2012 - 10:49 PM
Name: Hal Nelson  
Rank/Rate: SH3
Division/Squadron: S-R
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1960-1963
Location: Upton MASS USA
Comments: If any one knew Hal please contact me as I would like to re-unite with him. was engaged to him once. never forgot him. Norma Jensen Sydney Australia

Friday February 03, 2012 - 06:11 PM
Name: lawrence rublee  
Rank/Rate: mr1
Division/Squadron: r
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1985-1986
Location: indiana pa usa
Comments: good times sorry i left

Wednesday February 01, 2012 - 06:47 PM
Name: Jim Setting  
Rank/Rate: E-4 / PR
Division/Squadron: CAG13/ VA-65
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1988- 1989
Location: Odessa Delaware USA
Comments: Looking at this web site and various youtube vids have brought back a ton of memories for me. I had a great hitch from 88' to 92' . The Ageless Warrior was my first ship and I will never forget her. I was able to have my Dad join us during the Tiger Cruise from Halifax to Norfolk. This was Coral Sea's very last leg in her storied career and I am really proud to have had the chance to be part of her history. Hope all is well with all of you and never forget the days when we were " Haze gray and under way".

Tuesday January 31, 2012 - 11:19 AM
Name: Greg Hawke  
Rank/Rate: BT2
Division/Squadron: B Div. 4 Charlie Fireroom
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1967-1970
Location: Hales Corners WI USA
Comments: Hi Charles Cline, I remember you. I've mostly forgot the bad times.

Tuesday January 31, 2012 - 08:47 AM
Name: TED A. HOOD  
Rank/Rate: AMS1
Division/Squadron: VAH2
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1956 57 1965 1
Location: NASHUA NEW HAMPSHIRE HILLSBOROGH
Comments: I SERVED ON THE CORAL SEA 1956 1957 THEN IT WENT IN FOR REMODELING. IWENT ON AGAIN IN 1965 AND OFF TO NAM FOR ALMOST A YEAR. THEN IN 1966 FOR 4 OR 5 MONTHS.
I WAS IN VAH 2 AS A FLYING PLANE CAPT. IF ANY ONE REMEMBERS ME PLEASE GIVE ME A CALL OR EMMAIL ME
603 809 48 93
TED A. HOOD USNAVY RET

Monday January 30, 2012 - 09:55 AM
Name: David Gray  
Rank/Rate: E-2 thru E-4
Division/Squadron: 1st
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1982-1984
Location: Vacaville CA USA
Comments: Just checking in for the year. Any Bos'n Mates out there? 210 hours on the Helm of the Coral Maru, lot's of interesting watches stood on this ship. Great food at the doggy diner also.

Monday January 30, 2012 - 08:42 AM
Name: Your Friend   No Email Address
Rank/Rate:
Division/Squadron:
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965):
Location:
Comments: JP4&5 If you worked in V4 or the flight deck you were exposed...if you had a berthing compartment with sounding tubes in it..you were exposed...if you drank the water after the ship sucked it into the evaps...(After stripping the fuel tanks) you were exposed... If you want to find out what was in this fuel just go on the internet and look yourself....2 of the chemicals were Pesticides and Benzene...look it up...Fuelman

Sunday January 29, 2012 - 04:03 PM
Name: CHARLES W. CLINE   No Email Address
Rank/Rate: BT3
Division/Squadron: 4 able and 4 baker
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 67, 68, 69, 70, 71
Location: BAISDEN WV
Comments: Those were the good times and those were the bad times. have talked to david hoffman and robert plum would like to locate more of the crew members that remember me.

Sunday January 29, 2012 - 01:36 PM
Name: Fred Walker  
Rank/Rate: ABH3
Division/Squadron: V-1
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1965 - 1968
Location: Nesquehoning PA USA
Comments: Would like to locate Jimmy Newcomb, V-1 Division from 66 to 69. He was from Pecos Texas

Friday January 27, 2012 - 02:33 PM
Name: Jack Lucas  
Rank/Rate: YN2
Division/Squadron: X Division/Legal Office
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1971-1974
Location: Spokane WA USA
Comments: Hello to all my fellow shipmates from X Division during 1971 - 1974.

Jack G. Lucas
President
TicketsWest and
WestCoast Entertainment
201 W Northriver Drive
Suite 100
Spokane, WA. 99201
(509) 459 6100

Friday January 27, 2012 - 12:40 PM
Name: anthony m.kloc  
Rank/Rate: e3
Division/Squadron: r
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 86-89
Location: reading pa
Comments: Good times.

Thursday January 26, 2012 - 09:11 PM
Name: Griffin, Michael P.  
Rank/Rate: ADR3
Division/Squadron: V-6
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): less than one (1962)
Location: Melbourne Fl.
Comments: I worked in v-6 ON TOW TRACTERS AND JET START UNITS. lEFT THE SHIP IN jAPAN FOR DISCHARG AND DID NOT FINISH THE CRUSE.

Thursday January 26, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Name: JRoy Mecham  
Rank/Rate: MM3
Division/Squadron: M-3 #3 Engine
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 78-81
Location: Hawthorne Nevada USA
Comments: Three Screw Crew! We liked it there.
I'm a little late to this party. Ivan, klink, Marty[sorry I didn't recognize you at first] Brian , and even Harry signed on years ago.
I wish I'd found this place sooner.
Where are Johnboy, Shulte, Frank, Hamm, Sykes, Mike, Hawk & cooper, Gregory, Boller and the rest of the crew?

Thursday January 26, 2012 - 09:47 AM
Name: Leon Busby  
Rank/Rate: GMG3
Division/Squadron: 1st & G
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1963-1967
Location: Deer Park Texas USA
Comments: Anyone out there from G Division from 1964 to 1967? Give me a shout if there are anyone out there.

Monday January 23, 2012 - 02:18 AM
Name: Larry Messenger  
Rank/Rate: AME1
Division/Squadron: VA 97
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1979 - 1982
Location: Las Vegas Nv. USA
Comments: The best part of my career was serving with VA 97 and on board Coral Sea. Westpac tours can't be beat. Really enjoyed liberty in P.I. Eventually returned to P.I. after retiring in 1988. Married a girl from Cebu, Philippines. Best wishes to all who served in " the good old Navy " days.

Sunday January 22, 2012 - 07:54 AM
Name: Robert Ruiz jr  
Rank/Rate: HT2
Division/Squadron: Engeering Department
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 81 thru 83
Location: San Antonio Texas USa
Comments: Well it been a very long time,

Thursday January 19, 2012 - 07:44 PM
Name: Bruce Butler  
Rank/Rate: DT2
Division/Squadron: D
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1958-1961
Location: Schaumburg Il
Comments: I just visited the Fisher House here in Illinois. Every service man should be aware of the place. Family, care givers,and love ones can stay at one of the 56 Fisher Houses through out the USA and 2 in Germany at no cost when a service man is in the VA hospital as a patient. Please get the word out. I was told some people have stayed for 6 days up to seven months for free. The family has to live 50 miles or more away from the VA hospital to qualify. No other requirements! Feel free to contact me for more information etc.

Thursday January 19, 2012 - 06:08 PM
Name: Keith Dossey  
Rank/Rate: AO3
Division/Squadron: G4
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 3
Location: Stanley NC US
Comments: The Coral Sea still means a great deal to me;my time spent on this ship was a crucial time in my life; the skills I learned in the elevator division propelled me to where I am in life and I will be forever grateful;
Long live the Ageless Warrior

Thursday January 19, 2012 - 01:41 PM
Name: Fred Sprague  
Rank/Rate: SK2
Division/Squadron: S-1
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1960-1963
Location: Summerville SC USA
Comments: Where are you

Wednesday January 18, 2012 - 06:19 AM
Name: Carl Warner, Jr.  
Rank/Rate: SK3
Division/Squadron: S1
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1971-73
Location: Vicksburg MS United States
Comments: Just wanted to say hello all the guys who served aboard this great ship. Al Nack, where are you dude?

Monday January 16, 2012 - 02:55 PM
Name: john honkavaara  
Rank/Rate: e-3
Division/Squadron: b-division/3-A boiler
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1974-1976
Location: welch west virginia
Comments: had a lot of fun and worked hard

Sunday January 15, 2012 - 07:07 PM
Name: Joe Hoesley  
Rank/Rate: HM3
Division/Squadron: X Div Pers. Office
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1962-1963
Location: LaCrosse Wisconsin USA
Comments: I was looking for info on the following persons, Dick Carr ED Office, Bruce Plien Legal Dept, and any one working in X Division. Division officer Harry ?,
Jack Dempsey, Alan Costello, Westergreen, Currah, Curnan, Hamm, Hailey, Ensign Huemiller, and the little ratty ensign ?

Sunday January 15, 2012 - 03:27 PM
Name: John Baxter  
Rank/Rate: e-3 Airman
Division/Squadron: V-4 V-2
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1969 1972
Location: crestwood ILL USA
Comments: Happy new year to all my ship mates . If u are interested the coral sea is also on the face book incase u trying to meet some old ship mates too! Hope every one is doing well in the new year!

Friday January 13, 2012 - 03:38 PM
Name: Manville Puckett  
Rank/Rate: AN
Division/Squadron: VA44
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 50-51
Location: Bristol Va USA
Comments: I was plane Captain on a Sky Rader

Thursday January 12, 2012 - 11:51 AM
Name: Bernard C. Bell (Chuck)  
Rank/Rate: PN2
Division/Squadron: X Div Personnel Office
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1962-63
Location: Clinton Wi
Comments: I have had good luck finding "people" using the www.zabasearch.com
website. Just thought I would pass this on. It's FREE too. I was stationed at NAAS Port Isabel, Texas from Jan 1960 to Jul 61 when it was closed down. I was then transferred to NAS, Corpus Christi, Texas until Aug 1962. Aboard the Coral Sea from Aug 62 until discharge in Aug 63. In about 2008 (using above website)I found my old Admin Officer from my Port Isabel days. He was then in his 80's but remembered me and all the office staff. We ended up talking on the phone for an hour. It really was a nice visit. After about 48 years! Wishing all success in their searches too....

Wednesday January 11, 2012 - 07:52 PM
Name: Earl Neall  
Rank/Rate: EM2
Division/Squadron: E
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1952/1955
Location: Cambridge Maryland United States
Comments: Screwed up last sign in! I spelled my buddies name wrong.Pleading old. Bobby Hoobler not Hubber please email me if you see this. Your Dad and I were good friends and I have a lot I can share with you. His monicker was HOOOOB.

Wednesday January 11, 2012 - 01:05 AM
Name: Edward J. Trerotola  
Rank/Rate: LTJG
Division/Squadron:
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1954-55
Location: Mahwah NJ USA
Comments: The Best part of my service in the Navy was aboard (nan-item-jig-able) The Coral Sea.

Tuesday January 10, 2012 - 05:43 PM
Name: Earl Neall  
Rank/Rate: EM2
Division/Squadron: E DIVISION
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1952-1955
Location: Cambridge Maryland 21613 USA
Comments: HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! I'm really getting up there but thank God I'm still on duty! Billy Hubbler, if you read this get in touch. Your Dad and I were great friends. He taught me how to tool leather. Have many stories to share and some pictures. Phone 410-330-2426. Blessings to all!

Sunday January 08, 2012 - 10:12 PM
Name: Hal Nelson  
Rank/Rate: SH3
Division/Squadron: S R
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1960-1963
Location: Upton Mass USA
Comments: Happy New Year everybody. I am still hoping for information regarding Hal. my one true love. May God bless you all and may God protect one and all. Norma Jensen Sydney Australia.

Wednesday January 04, 2012 - 08:40 PM
Name: Christopher Pelser  
Rank/Rate: MS-2
Division/Squadron: Helantisubron 17
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1984-1988
Location: Jacksonville FL USA
Comments: Hello Squids, from HS-17!

Wednesday January 04, 2012 - 05:42 PM
Name: James P. Stotts  
Rank/Rate: An
Division/Squadron: V-2
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961-1962
Location: Mountain View AR United States
Comments: Would like to communicate with shipmates

Wednesday January 04, 2012 - 05:00 AM
Name: Michael Kartchner  
Rank/Rate: ABHAN
Division/Squadron: V-3 HANGER BAY
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1968-1972
Location: Beaumont California USA
Comments: Another year so another post, I served my four year on the hanger bay of the Coral Sea in V-3 division as a blue shirt.

I was proud to have served with all of you.

Tuesday January 03, 2012 - 09:17 AM
Name: Nikki   No Email Address
Rank/Rate:
Division/Squadron:
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965):
Location:
Comments: I was wondering if the USS Coral Sea ever docked or went into the Da Nang Harbor.

Monday January 02, 2012 - 10:09 PM
Name: Barry W. Sellmeyer  
Rank/Rate: ADJ 3
Division/Squadron: VF-151/P/P
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1969-1970
Location: Belton Mo. USA
Comments: want to know what our operating range from vietnam coast. Have some pics will scan and E-mail THANKS bARRY w. Sellmeyer

Monday January 02, 2012 - 01:07 PM
Name: Larry "Ski" Jablonski  
Rank/Rate: ABF-3
Division/Squadron: V-4
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1975-1976
Location: Boise Id USA
Comments: I have been looking for some old friends, I've not had alot of luck thus far.

Monday January 02, 2012 - 01:05 PM
Name: Larry "Ski" Jablonski  
Rank/Rate: ABF-3
Division/Squadron: V-4
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1975-1976
Location: Boise Id USA
Comments: I have been looking for some old friends, I've not had alot of luck thus far.

Monday January 02, 2012 - 08:08 AM
Name: Jay Griffiths  
Rank/Rate: HT2
Division/Squadron: Repair (R div)
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1981-1985
Location: St Paul MN usa
Comments: Happy New Year to all who served! Your service is greatly appreciated! You are not forgotten!

Sunday January 01, 2012 - 10:52 PM
Name: Zane Briggs  
Rank/Rate: OS E4
Division/Squadron: OS
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1976-1979
Location: Mesa Colorado USA
Comments: This bird farm was my home for 4 years, I miss them days and friends. Just found this site tonight while searching for a '77 cruise book. Will check in often to see if any shipmates check in. Anyone know what ever happened to Capt. Frick, or Master Chief Hobbs?
Later,
Puff.

Sunday January 01, 2012 - 07:24 PM
Name: Charles Beneventi  
Rank/Rate: abh3
Division/Squadron: V-1 crash and salvage
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1984-1988
Location: Peoria Il. USA
Comments: Happy New Year to all my shipmates. GOD bless you all and wishing you all a great 2012!

Sunday January 01, 2012 - 12:56 PM
Name: Charlie Nagle  
Rank/Rate: AD-1
Division/Squadron: HC-1 Det-3
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 79-81
Location:
Comments: Happy New year to all

Sunday January 01, 2012 - 09:35 AM
Name: james yotkewich  
Rank/Rate: ABE_3
Division/Squadron: V_2
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961-1964
Location: west frankfort ill. usa
Comments: Happy new year to all . great ship .

Sunday January 01, 2012 - 05:14 AM
Name: Donald e Joseph  
Rank/Rate: E-4
Division/Squadron: MP-B
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 74-78
Location: Interlachen Florida USA
Comments: Happy new year to all

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