Navy Nuclear Weapons
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386 entries.
Scott Helton
Were you on Roosevelt or Independence ?
Were you on Roosevelt or Independence ?
Scott - Thanks for letting us know about Carroll Smith's passing. I have noted that on the NNWA Website and added his name to the memorial page.
Just wanted to pass on that WTCM Carroll Smith passed away December 27, 2010 in Virginia Beach. The obituary is listed in the Virginian-Pilot newspaper
Alex & Jim, I was diagnosed with an enlarged prostate around 10 years ago. Urologist wanted to do laser operation, however like Jim, didn't want to mess up willy. Been on avodart ever since, however boobs getting bigger, LOL. Take care ole Buds, Dave Nations.
I GUESS I had better give you my E-mail address Todd'
Donald A. Fullbright GMTC USN RET
retnavydon@aol.com
Donald A. Fullbright GMTC USN RET
retnavydon@aol.com
I served with CWO3 Vernon Waldeck 1965/1967 at NWTCLANT. We were assighed to the inspection department. I would be glad to help you Todd in anyway that I may. Please Email me
I've had Melanoma, Lymphoma (almost killed me) and a touch of prostate. The lymphoma was "strange" according to my GP and Surgeon. They are also convinced I like a good fight 🙂 The prostrate is Watch and wait. The uro guy wants to cut, but too much goes on in that neighborhood to cut willy nilly 🙂 If they cut wrong willy can't stand and deliver 🙂
I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2001 at age 55 (pretty early). Just wondering if anyone else who worked with the weapons has had prostate cancer....I'm fine now.
Alex
Alex
Hi Guys,searched for and old friend and found his name and your sight.Iwas a GMT2 when I was discharged in 1968,with some extra time in the resvs. If Your Geo. Zeoli, new member lived in N.J.and spent some time in NavWeps Cecil Field,Fl we knew each other real good. Let him know,I said Hi, I downloaded your app.
According to an old job description I have (1961) the GCT/ARI minimum was 115.
anyone know what the GCT/ARI had to be before being allowed into GMT in NAVY back in 1962??
my grandfather is Vernon Lee Waldeck and retired as a cwo 3 from Skiffes Creek Annex in 1967. He has dementia and cant remember names of his co workers. He only spoke of his early years before he got into NUKES from there on he wouldn't ever talk about it. I would like to know what I can that is declassified.
Finally released- "Broken Arrow, Volume II- A Disclosure of Significant U.S., Soviet, and British Nuclear Weapons Incidents and Accidents , 1945-2008" by Michael H. Maggelet and James C. Oskins. 338 pages with tons of photos.
ISBN 9780557655939. Available through Barnes and Noble, Books A Million, Amazon.com, etc. or contact me for an autographed copy.
After three years of FOIA requests (some still pending) Jim and I have finally published our newest research on additional US nuclear weapons accidents, including the loss of a suspected Mk15 Mod 0 bomb off NAS Mayport in June 1957, USN warship hit by NVN artillery, lightning strikes on USAF missiles, etc. Also included is declassified Board of Inquiry material on the loss of USS Scorpion, and USS Kennedy and USS Belknap collision. We cover some not-so-well- known Soviet incidents and UK incidents, along with some newly declassified documents on known DOD accidents and informative chapters on Bent Spears.
Yours, Mike
USAF Retired 46370 (nuke wpns puke)
ISBN 9780557655939. Available through Barnes and Noble, Books A Million, Amazon.com, etc. or contact me for an autographed copy.
After three years of FOIA requests (some still pending) Jim and I have finally published our newest research on additional US nuclear weapons accidents, including the loss of a suspected Mk15 Mod 0 bomb off NAS Mayport in June 1957, USN warship hit by NVN artillery, lightning strikes on USAF missiles, etc. Also included is declassified Board of Inquiry material on the loss of USS Scorpion, and USS Kennedy and USS Belknap collision. We cover some not-so-well- known Soviet incidents and UK incidents, along with some newly declassified documents on known DOD accidents and informative chapters on Bent Spears.
Yours, Mike
USAF Retired 46370 (nuke wpns puke)
Reading through all the names and pages brought back some great memories. WOW! I've been retired for 12 years now and can still remember my first day on the USS Nimitz. Following that was Adak, Earle, NWTGP, and Charleston. I do miss the old days.
22/09/10
Are you aware of the Atomic Vteteran's Act.. For sailors
that particapated in Nuclear tests from 1946 -1962.l
Are you aware of the Atomic Vteteran's Act.. For sailors
that particapated in Nuclear tests from 1946 -1962.l
carried four onboard, with trainer on our 1959 deployment to WESPAC. Think we didn't get them back during the on-load. All I remmeber is nomatter where you placed them I kept hitting my sihins .
Meilk
I wish to locate LCDR James Luckenbach (Lucky) last duty was FCDNA, Albuqurque. Send e-mail or contact me by phone at (915) 821-7259.
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Don't see anyone from operation Dominic? I was on the USS Jerome County LST 848. On deck for one atmospheric test and in the 'harbor' at Johnson Island when the very last one blew apart on the launch pad. We all got a dose from that one!! 1962-1963.
For Saratoga Sailors the government is letting a contract for the scrapping of your ship. For JFK sailors it looks like the ship is going to be a museum in Rhode Island
I served with the 52nd Ordinance Co. S.A.D.S. 68th maintenance battallion Third U.S. Army at Clarksville Base "Birdcage" 1967-68 and have not made contact with any member of this special ammo company since July 1968 and have never heard any validated history that my unit actually existed and believe me it did at the Clarksville Base.
Shipmates,
I am looking forward to seeing you in Albuquerque in the fall of 2011. Over the years, I have noticed that some of you have chosen not to participate in the NNWA reunions. As many of you are aware, Albuquerque was home base for many of us in the NW and GMT ratings. The last reunion here was in 1997. Hope you can make it next year.
John O'Malia
NAV MAG GUAM 60-62
USS HANCOCK 62-63
NAD OAHU 64-67
ALBUQUERQUE 67-70
USS MIDWAY 70-71
USS ENTERPRISE 71-73
VA-128 OAK HARBOR 73-76
USS SARATOGA 76-78
NAS CECIL FIELD 78-80
NAS PENSACOLA 80-81
I am looking forward to seeing you in Albuquerque in the fall of 2011. Over the years, I have noticed that some of you have chosen not to participate in the NNWA reunions. As many of you are aware, Albuquerque was home base for many of us in the NW and GMT ratings. The last reunion here was in 1997. Hope you can make it next year.
John O'Malia
NAV MAG GUAM 60-62
USS HANCOCK 62-63
NAD OAHU 64-67
ALBUQUERQUE 67-70
USS MIDWAY 70-71
USS ENTERPRISE 71-73
VA-128 OAK HARBOR 73-76
USS SARATOGA 76-78
NAS CECIL FIELD 78-80
NAS PENSACOLA 80-81
Shipmates
Below I have posted an email from Jackie Norris. It appears that after a long fight Mel Norris will succumb to pancreatic cancer. Please keep the family and Mel in your thoughts and prayers.
Lou Rivera, GMTC, USN (ret)
Good Evening Family & Friends,
It is with a very heavy heart that I write to y'all tonight. I brought Mel home from the hospital in Birmingham yesterday afternoon. The doctor there had done all he could do. The hospice nurse came after we got home and again today. She will be coming twice a week up until the end. Yes, the end is near. I am having a very hard time accepting that fact. I asked the doctor all kinds of questions, but he always had the same answer. So we are home surrounded with love from our children, family, and friends. There's not much more I can say at this time. I will try to keep people updated as best as I can. PLEASE continue to pray for us as I have to let him go. Thanks to everyone for your prayers and continued support. Take care.
Hugs,
Jackie
Below I have posted an email from Jackie Norris. It appears that after a long fight Mel Norris will succumb to pancreatic cancer. Please keep the family and Mel in your thoughts and prayers.
Lou Rivera, GMTC, USN (ret)
Good Evening Family & Friends,
It is with a very heavy heart that I write to y'all tonight. I brought Mel home from the hospital in Birmingham yesterday afternoon. The doctor there had done all he could do. The hospice nurse came after we got home and again today. She will be coming twice a week up until the end. Yes, the end is near. I am having a very hard time accepting that fact. I asked the doctor all kinds of questions, but he always had the same answer. So we are home surrounded with love from our children, family, and friends. There's not much more I can say at this time. I will try to keep people updated as best as I can. PLEASE continue to pray for us as I have to let him go. Thanks to everyone for your prayers and continued support. Take care.
Hugs,
Jackie
Do you have any information regarding UFO activity at USN nuclear weapons sites? If so, please contact me. (Former and retired USN personnel only please.)
All responses will be kept strictly confidential unless I am given permission to publish them.
Declassified U.S. government documents confirm hundreds of incidents of UFO sightings at nuclear weapons sites during the Cold War. I research these cases and have interviewed more than 120 ex-military personnel about them.
Can you or someone you know add information to my database? Regardless, if you write to me, I will send you info about the USN-related UFO cases I already know about.
--Robert Hastings
www.ufohastings.com
All responses will be kept strictly confidential unless I am given permission to publish them.
Declassified U.S. government documents confirm hundreds of incidents of UFO sightings at nuclear weapons sites during the Cold War. I research these cases and have interviewed more than 120 ex-military personnel about them.
Can you or someone you know add information to my database? Regardless, if you write to me, I will send you info about the USN-related UFO cases I already know about.
--Robert Hastings
www.ufohastings.com
Hey Hallisey!!!!! What a trip. contact me at my email address: patfite@yahoo.com. Stayed married to Sgt. Dominguez for 24 years, raised 3 kids(one in Coast Guard), and been divorced since 2000. I remember Robbie, Gertner(brown water Navy-'Nam), and Bennett...Benooch. When I made GMT3, remember the wet down party? How about the bull rider? Great to hear from you, John. I work at the VA Medical center Phoenix and will retire in June of 2010.
Just happened upon the site guys...great!
Former Instructor: GMT2/WT1 Nuclear Weapons Trarining Group Pacific, NASNI; USS Constellation (CV-64)
Former Instructor: GMT2/WT1 Nuclear Weapons Trarining Group Pacific, NASNI; USS Constellation (CV-64)
It's great to see all of you talking about old times on the guestbook, but, when I review the membership roster I don't see your names. Why not join up and come the the reunions and see who else you may meet.
John Hallisey drop me a line we were on the Sara together How you been?
Willie
Willie
Pattie??? My hook leader in the Asroc bay? Waikelie? Dang!!
I remember you. I was a new Seaman Duce, right out of A school.
I remember you. I was a new Seaman Duce, right out of A school.
Great site. Saw a lot of names from Waikele.
NWTGP-1974
NAVMAG LLL-WAIKELE-1975-77
ROTA SPAIN-1977-78
NWTGP-1974
NAVMAG LLL-WAIKELE-1975-77
ROTA SPAIN-1977-78