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Bill Melby GMT2 Ranger 60 63 wrote on September 16, 2024 at 9:27 am

To Robert Deering. Three Gmt's from the Lexington came aboard the Ranger in 62 Light, Henderson and Larkin. I became good friends with Light and Henderson. We went to refresher school and then both left the Navy right after that. I would really like to find both of them.

Jim Little wrote on September 16, 2024 at 9:25 am

I noted Maurice Gadbois passing. When I was a young 2nd Class on the USS Ticonderoga he was my LPO. Seems many of our shipmates are being transferred to higher command. Here in Oregon we have been busy trying to save our Roseburg VA Hospital. Our group made it all the way to the state legislature and had a resolution passed supporting us...the VA still is not living up to the promises made to us. We need to keep fighting for "blue-water sailors" and the Agent Orange related problems many of us are having. On another subject my book: Brotherhood of Doom: Memoirs of a Navy Nuclear Weaponsman is now on kindle and other elect. devices...not an advertisment just an observation...best to all my shipmates, and thanks to Ray for being an outstanding webmaster..(great guy, he pinned on my chief's anchors in Guam)!

James P. Hollingsworth wrote on September 16, 2024 at 9:25 am

I was a GMT3 (formerly NW3) NW Class 43-59 then stationed at Yellowater Fla from fall of 1959 Till fall of 1961, then Transfered to GMU 10 at Pearl Harbor. Would like to hear from anyone I was stationed with. Jim Hollingsworth

Tom Martin wrote on September 16, 2024 at 9:24 am

Looking for anyone that served on the USS Rown DD782 in 1962

Robert Deering GMTPO3 wrote on September 16, 2024 at 9:24 am

Looking for anyone from W Div aboard CVA16 (Lexington) , That made her last westpac cruise 61-62.

Joseph J Mancuso Jr wrote on September 16, 2024 at 9:24 am

I found this website shortly after my father passed in August 4,2010 (he is buried at Florida National Cemetary) and took some comfort in stories here. Though I don't think he joined your organization(he was disabled) he served his entire 20 year career (1946-65) in W Division on ships and SWUPAC for instance and rose to Senior Chief. I tried to send email through webmaster shortly after his death but failed.Thanks to all of you.
Joe Junior

J. Michael Creel WT1/GMT1 wrote on September 16, 2024 at 9:24 am

Read the minutes of the reunion . If your trying to recruit members , might start with the guest log : )

James Haravey wrote on September 16, 2024 at 9:24 am

I'm Looking for people I served with at Clarksville Base from late 62 through 64. Specifically anyone who can verify a severe had rash I had in Feb. 63. Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas Season.

Don Hitzeman wrote on September 16, 2024 at 9:23 am

W. Jones: Aren't we all. I'm currently in Nashua, NH. Lived in Wichita when I worked for Boeing. That was my 1st job after retireing. After my hitch in the Navy I joined the AF and ended up running their school at Lowrey AFB in Denver. It costs me every day because promotions in the AF weren't as good as the Navy.

W. Jones wrote on September 16, 2024 at 9:23 am

Yes, that's me. Still here in Coffeyville,old & fat. Check roster for email address.

don wrote on September 16, 2024 at 9:23 am

W. Jones from Class 66: I was in Class 65. Are you from Coffeyville, Kansas by chance. I seem to remember a Jones from there.

Joe Harper Navy 53-57 USAF ret 74 wrote on September 16, 2024 at 9:23 am

enjoy much reading about NWs I was in SWULANT, served on the Ticonderog, Coral Sea and Intrepid if anyone still around let me hear from you

J. Michael Creel WT1/GMT1 wrote on September 16, 2024 at 9:22 am

Just want to say hi to fellow weapons techs and instructors.

Larry Ledlow, Jr. wrote on September 16, 2024 at 9:22 am

Thanks to all veterans for your service. I also would like to convey special appreciation to those of you who served with William A. Petry and shared your comments about him. Uncle Bill was my hero. We lost touch when I was a youth, but your words have helped me know him much better.

W. Jones wrote on September 16, 2024 at 9:22 am

NW/GMT "A" school class 66, May '61. Recall cutting NW striker patches off dress blues and sewing on Gunner's Mate.

Don Hitzeman wrote on September 16, 2024 at 9:22 am

First class of GMTs after the switch from NW. AUW 0403, Whidbey Island NAS from 1961 to 1963. Looking for Galen Hunter, Lee DeYoung and Barry Hingle or anyone else from that time.

James Harvey wrote on September 16, 2024 at 9:21 am

William Russel, I was at Clarksville Base from late 62 until end of 64. Always trying to find more of the folks from that time. Stay well and happy.

Mac McDaniels wrote on September 16, 2024 at 9:20 am

Hey Dave, Yeah that was quite the drive. But hey, you gotta do what you gotta do. I now live in Central Texas, most likely will die here. Ive been here for 14 years now.

Jim Spence wrote on September 16, 2024 at 9:20 am

Ron
Either Othic or Wester should be familiar names and will stamp the time you were there 🙂

Ron Buchanan wrote on September 16, 2024 at 9:20 am

Was one of those 0891 ASROC people that somehow wound up at Building 850 instead of at the Torpedo Shop on the NWS proper. Learned a lot back there, came in handy on NTPI's/NWAI's when I made it back to the destroyer Navy.

Dave Ruff wrote on September 16, 2024 at 9:20 am

Mac you still live in Salt Lake? I couldn't believe the drive you made every weekend.

Mac McDaniels wrote on September 16, 2024 at 9:19 am

Just found this site and I see lots of familiar names. Hard to believe that it has been so many years since I was in A school at NWTGP in 1978 then on to the Connie: 78-82 then Yorktown:82-85, then LY Spear 85-86, then Enterprise 86-90, then SWFPAC 90-92, then out and on to Grad School and my new life. Just a holler out at all yall.

Jim Spence wrote on September 16, 2024 at 9:19 am

For Waikele vets
http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/20110409_...

Dave Nations wrote on September 16, 2024 at 9:19 am

This Navy Weapons Tech. was listed in the Greenville News Obits today. Thought someone may have known him.http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/greenvilleo...

Jim Spence wrote on September 16, 2024 at 9:19 am

Ran across this when looking for something else. Tom Best was at the top of the page. I have posted the url to the WT/GMT Facebook site also!

Benjamin Reyna WT2 wrote on September 16, 2024 at 9:17 am

Awesome site.....brought back fond memories. I left the Navy in 1987 after serving on the U.S.S. Canopus in kings Bay, Naval Weapons Station Charleston S.C. the U.S.S. Kitty Hawk. What great times and shipmates.

william russell (gmt1) wrote on September 16, 2024 at 9:16 am

i had no idea this site exsisted im joining as we speak -is there are any old clarksville hands early 60's to 65 please get in touch

Bud Norris wrote on September 16, 2024 at 9:15 am

Hi
I am an Atomic Veteran who served on the USS Curtiss AV-4 1953-1955.
I participated in Operation Castle and Wigwam.
I would like to invite all to visit my site listed and our USS Curtiss website.
http://www.usscurtiss.com/

GMT1 Russell Guyton wrote on September 16, 2024 at 9:15 am

I would like to say hello to all of my former shipmates.
GMT A School NWTGP 1978
NWS-Code 24 Charleston 1978-1981,
Poseidon REB school Damneck 1981,
USS Hunley(AS-31) REB Shop remember REFTRA in Gitmo guys?, USS Dixon(AS-37) W-3 Division SUBROC Shop 1981-1985

Russell Guyton wrote on September 16, 2024 at 9:15 am

I came across this group by chance. I never thought I would ever again see some of the weapons I worked on. B-43, B-57, B-61, ASROC, SUBROC, Terrier, Tomahawk. They take me back to Code 24 in Charleston (Bldg 850 in POMFLANT), the REB shop on USS Hunley(AS-31), and USS Dixon(AS-37).WOW! I miss those days to be honest.

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