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	Member, NAVetsUSA  Terry Brentlinger AK3, USN 1958 TO 1962 chevy@webzone.net 8824 East 46th Place Tulsa, Ok 74145

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  I  begin my military career in the United States Naval Reserve,  in
1957, attended a  abbreviated Basic training course in Great Lakes,
Ill, the summer of 1957, Tulsa, Ok.  After  high school I transferred to
the regular U. S. Navy and went through basic training at San   Diego, CA.
1958.

  I was assigned to VS-38, NAS, North Island, San Diego, CA.. the fall
of 58. Worked   as AE, and with prep school as AK, I handled the supply
section. We deployed a number   of times on short and long cruises.
  The last two years I was NCOIC, and as a designated AK seaman and AK3,
I was   entrusted with the slot and responsibilities of an E-5.

  I thorough]y enjoy my tenure with VS-38, and I was part of a task
force that was in   Southeast Asia and took part in getting hardware to
our advisors in Viet Nam in early   1962. We also, were involved in the
Quemoy and Matsu islands incidents.

I regret that I never got any good photos of our S2F Gruman aircraft.
I did get to fly crew some in radar operator OJT of the carrier  U. S. S
Bennington, however I was discharged before I could be qualified. It
was a memorable experience.

In addition to my specialty of Aviation Supply supervisor, I served in
Shore patrol, a number of times.

This experience ultimately led me, after a break in service, to continue
in USAF security Police field. I retired as an E-8 Senior Master
Sergeant and Security Police Superintendent. I retired after desert
storm was over in 1991.

My initial experiences with U. S. Navy Shore Patrol was the prime
influence to do this work. I will always have a special place for the
United States Navy, except for those first few days spent in boot camp
as San Diego.

NOTE: I would like to get a copy of the Blue jackets manual, for 1958,
and a rank insignia for AK3, for my shadow box.
I would also appreciate some communication from VS-38 Commander or his
representative, to see how the squadron is doing today.
 
 

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