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Mike Ohmes wrote on September 16, 2024 at 10:15 am
Thanks to Pete Lilly to telling me about this site.

I was a GMT2 stationed at:

B School, Sandia Base 1966
Clarksville Base Tn, 1967
Rota Spain Feb 68 to Oct 69.

Anyone out there that I may have served with?
Don Norris wrote on September 16, 2024 at 10:15 am
I am searching for GMTCM (retired) Glenn Penner who was stationed at the AUW Shop, Weapons Dept. Rota. Spain in 1969 and 70. If anyone knows his "where abouts", an address, or e-mail for him please let me know at ddajn93@yahoo.com.
Thank you!
Rick Peters wrote on September 16, 2024 at 10:15 am
Hey Larry,
It's good to see that you are doing well. I really enjoyed our time together at NWTGLANT.
Lou Rivera wrote on September 16, 2024 at 10:14 am
Welcome aboard Larry. Hope to see you at San Antonio in October.
Norm Ivers wrote on September 16, 2024 at 10:13 am
Good to see some familiar names on the message board. Just wanted to add mine. I have been going to reunions ever since Wayne told me about them.
Larry Nearhood wrote on September 16, 2024 at 10:13 am
Tried to register, but it said the page was under construction. Thanks Waynefor remembering. You all taught me a lot. Will be in touch.
W. Jones wrote on September 16, 2024 at 10:13 am
@ Larry Nearhood Good to see a FDR shipmate in the guest book. Wondered where you went. Shotsberger & Ivers are members, Norris was, be he passed. Join up, or send an email .
GMTC W. Jones
Furman Neathery wrote on September 16, 2024 at 10:12 am
Gale Jolly USN passed away June of 2015. Will miss a great friend.
Lawrence "Larry" Nearhood GMTC wrote on September 16, 2024 at 10:12 am
Just found this site. Nice to see some old friends from GMU-10. US Navy '63-'83.USS Franklin D Roosevelt CVA-42 1972-1976. NWTGLANT 1979-1983.
Craig Johnson wrote on September 16, 2024 at 10:12 am
Navy Career
Great Lakes – 1968
Boot camp
BE&E
Key West, FL – 1968 Torpedoman Class “A” Surface
Diamond TWR-1 - 1969
USS Orion AS-18 - W-4 Division 1969 – 1974
1. Worked on conventional torpedoes and armed security or weapons response for special weapons (ASTOR/SUBROC)
Naval Submarine Support Activity, New London, CT
1. If on a ship would be called a Plank Owner – first enlisted reporting to command
2. Outside Machine Shop
3. Steam Torpedo Shop
4. Weapons Handling
USS Holland AS-32 - 1975-1977 W-1 Steam Torpedo Division
Orlando – Torpedoman Class “C” MK 48 school 1977
USS Orion AS-18 - W-1 Division 1977-1978
1. Worked on conventional torpedoes and armed security or weapons response for special weapons (ASTOR/SUBROC)
Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center New Haven, CT 1978-1980
Orlando – Torpedoman Class “C” SUBROC
USS L. Y. Spear AS-36 W-3 Division 1980-1981
1. Leading Chief Petty Officer SUBROC
NWTG LANT initial NUC Officer Training 1981
W-3 Division Officer/CDO/OOD 1981-1982
1. Division Officer SUBROC
2. PRP Officer
Joint Cruise Missiles Project 3/Naval Air Systems Command 1982-1988
1. Deputy Program Manager Submarine Launched TOMAHAWK Cruises
2. Training Support Agent for all variant’s TOMAHAWK Cruises Missiles
a. Certified NWTG PAC and TM Orlando for TLAM-N TOMAHAWK
b. Ran initial certification teams for all platforms for TOMAHAWK

Retired as LDO LT in 88
Bill Schuster wrote on September 16, 2024 at 10:12 am
This is for Robert Jackson, the class was Navy Nuclear Weapons Course Class 82. From Oct to 22 Dec 1961. The three of us drove from Albuquerque north, that was you Carroll Smith and myself. The three of us were assigned to the USS Kitty Hawk, they were some great times. They you and I served together again at the AUW shop PI. Sorry to here that Smitty passed.
Bill
Doug Snyder wrote on September 16, 2024 at 10:12 am
Great to know about this site! I was GMT, W Division, USS Coral Sea 1961 -1963 era, and also Clarksville Base from 1963 - 1966 era, then ( W Division) from '66 to '67 on CVA 42 (the FDR). Thanks Rudy for the call!
Rudy Matura wrote on September 16, 2024 at 10:12 am
To Ron Oakes

Lost track of Bob Smith after he left the Enterprise around 1971. We had some good times on the Coral Sea.
JOHN OMALIA wrote on September 16, 2024 at 10:11 am
Anyone know the whereabouts of CWO4 Chris Sorensen? I was stationed with him at NAD Waikele in 64 and again at NAS Cecil Field in 79. Thanks
LAYNE, MICHAEL wrote on September 16, 2024 at 10:11 am
Guy, You were my first LPO on the Forrestal 1989, nice to see your name again.
Jeff Martin wrote on September 16, 2024 at 10:11 am
I was the one who shot this ASROC depicted on your site. I have no idea how you came about that picture tho:

http://www.navynucweps.com/images/Archives/A...
Steve hill wrote on September 16, 2024 at 10:10 am
Did all WTs become AOs after 96? What about the Sub side ? Curious ex .GMT2 . Had friends that went to Charleston to work Trident weps.
tim sogar wrote on September 16, 2024 at 10:10 am
Anyone out there from W Division on USS Midway CVA-41 from Nov1, 1963 to March 14, 1966
bill melby wrote on September 16, 2024 at 10:10 am
Just to report the death of my friend and shipmate Anker Rasmussen Lt. USN Dies August 3, 2013. Anker and I served together on the Ranger. We were both from the Missoula Mt area.
Dave Nations wrote on September 16, 2024 at 10:10 am
Larry, I was stationed with Hornby, James and Cooper, 67-70 at Skiffes Creek. Last I heard (long time back) George James made Chief after trans to Cecil or Yellow Water. Paul Cooper ret to a fish camp in FL, Never saw Gunner Hornby after Yktn, he was my boss in Plant 2, well respected Officer. Take care, Dave
Ed Kaatz wrote on September 16, 2024 at 10:10 am
Please if you have had health issues and you believe they stem from your work. Please come forward. I have been tested positive for heavy metal to include aluminum, cadmium, beryllium, chromium and nickel. Luckily not trace of depleted uranium from the target rings and gun tube.
Ray Margeson wrote on September 16, 2024 at 10:10 am
Just a short note to you folks posting who aren't yet members of NNWA - take a look at the whole web site and know that you are welcome as a member. We do have some great reunions.
Larry Walls wrote on September 16, 2024 at 10:09 am
Looking for contact info or any information concerning the status of following shipmates:
GMTC George James- Plankowner USS America
GMT2 Donald (Pappy) Wray- NavMag Guam
CWO4 Hornby-NavMag Guam
GMTCS Cooper-NavMag Guam

Thanks much,
GMTC L. Walls (Ret.)
1961-1981
Leon Beausoleil wrote on September 16, 2024 at 10:06 am
GMT2 USS John F. Kennedy CVA-67 Plankowner 1968 to 1971 "W" Division
Sam Yeagley wrote on September 16, 2024 at 10:06 am
Ron
Last contact I had with Bob was in Santee Ca and Yuma Az about 7 years ago. He moved out of his house in Yuma at that time.
Ronald L Oakes wrote on September 16, 2024 at 10:05 am
looking for Robert F Smith who served aboard the coral sea cva43 as a 2nd class gmt.
bob went on to become a warrant officer. Was a great friend and I want to locate him.
John Eisenberg wrote on September 16, 2024 at 10:05 am
USS John F. Kennedy CVA67 Plank owner GMT2. 1st time on site...interested to here from any shipemates.
EO/GMT! David Ruff wrote on September 16, 2024 at 10:05 am
GMTCS Keith Speegle passed away a few years back and he was asking me how I got 10% VA rating for ionizing radiation because he had gotten skin cancer. My case was different from what he was exposed to and I always wondered if the B33 had anything to do with his case. I inhaled a good amount of tritium gas from a B57 leaker. Keith was in the bay but no way around the weapon like I was. I stood right on top while disconnecting J101 & J102. Gary Lee was with me but we lost contact with him years ago while Keith was my brother-in-Law.
Ed Kaatz wrote on September 16, 2024 at 10:02 am
Anyone having any health problems associated with handling trainers (B33) or war reserve components such as heavy metal contamination?
Ray Margeson wrote on September 16, 2024 at 10:01 am
Paul Young - Why not join the Navy Nuclear Weapons Association? Check out our site see what we do and the fun we have. And the support we offer to our members