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Navy Veterans
of the
United States of America
online Newsletter
The Shipmate
1 May 2008
Editor, YNCS Don Harribine, USN (Ret)
Founder & CDR, NCCM, NYNM Edward C. Reese, USN(Ret)
on line at http:/www.navetsusa.com/news.html
Honoring your past . . . Reminding your children
Celebrating over 10 years of service to Shipmates on the internet!

Join or renew your membership now at
http://www.navetsusa.com/thankyou.html
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In this issue... Reunions, those who joined, re-enlisted or applied for membership.
If you see a shipmate you know say ahoy!
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PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO BEALE CREW MATES THAT DO NOT HAVE EMAIL
Last week I received the USS Beale 2008 Reunion package via regular mail from
Michael (Tweety Bird) Moore, RD3 shipmate (59-61) who is hosting the 2008 reunion
in Philadelphia (Valley Forge) PA. The dates are July 17-20, 2008. The deadline is soon
for making all the reservations and tying up the arrangements.
I told him I would email as many Beale crew mates as I had valid emails for and ask
that you each contact Mike if you did not receive the information or if your interested
and maybe did not yet respond to him.
Mike does not have a computer or email.
His address and phone are
Michael F. Moore
8320 Summerville Ave.
Philadelphia PA 19152-1711
Phone 215-725-0159

Dave Myerly
USS Beale DDE-471 1959-60 RD

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Ahoy Chief,
Thanks for the e-mail. Brings back a few memories.
Need help finding where to look for info on getting WW II medals. My wifes uncle,
US Army, was killed at Saipan in July of 1944. He was buried there for a while,
then exhumed and sent home. All the family received was the Purple Heart.
Seems there should be some sort of medal or medals for being in the Pacific theater.
Be thankful for any help you can give.
Bill

Ahoy Bill. This link should do it for you.
http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel/

Thanks
~ed

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As a young Marine, I served with a Naval Reserve
Lieutenant George S. Buse in Japan. We were stationed
in South Camp Fuji Japan..He rotated back to the
states and I am attempting to locate him' This was in
1956-1957, and I have not heard from him
I do recall he was from Chicago, He was a Lt. or a
LTJG. Can you be of any help or have any suggestions
where I mignt try to locate him?
thanks God bless
Granville Kelley
10861 Endicott Drive
Riverside
Honorably Discharged fron USMC SN# 1546561
From Bud ......budeffie@yahoo.com

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Dear Sir,

I doing historical research on the crew of the USS San Diego (ACR-6), an armored cruiser that sank off of Fire Island New York in 1918. While I believe that the men that served on that ship must all be now deceased, I wanted to try to locate some of the children of those sailors to contact them and see if they would be interested in sharing any stories they may have heard about life aboard that ship or possibly they have some letters home from their fathers when their fathers served aboard her.
How would I find out who served on the USS San Diego and what their home towns/addresses were to begin the process of trying to track down their descendents?

Thanks,

David Rosenthal
The Wharves Project
(917) 922-2113
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Hi Master Chief Reese,

You had kindly ran a note in your newsletter late last year, trying to locate the owner of some dog tags I found in a farmer’s field near Kearney, Nebraska. Would you have time to run the ad again. I’m thinking he (or is family) would love to have them back. The information on his dog tag is: Ronald G. Linner, #B60 91 06, USN A, Christian

Thank you!

Scott Sanders 309 W. 21st St.

Kearney, NE 68845

308/237-0517

scott.sanders@chiefind.com

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We have just launched the Veteran's Cruise website of the Intercoastal River Rats - PROUD members of Team Zero. We are definitely planning a cruise again this year. We hope to have everyone spread the word and continue to grow the cruise, muster and of course the Beer Bash.

Please visit us and join us in promoting these activites. Additionally, I am happy to assist in any member websites and actvities.

Thanks Chief,

Robert Matson
Would you please publish a Navy reuinion notice in your publication. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
Navy
U.S.S. Abnaki A.T.F. 96
Aug. 27-30, 2008
Airport Hilton
St. Louis, MO
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I am President of the USS Southerland DD/DDR 743 Association and am interested in knowing if and know I could list our upcoming reunion in Green Bay. I would appreciate any help.

Richard L. Anderson

Service Monitoring & Enforcement Department

Reliability & Service Analysis Division

Office: (614) 995-5706

Fax: (614) 752-8351

E-mail: Richard.Anderson@puc.state.oh.us

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Sir,
I am a retired USMC wife. I created the following website
www.atsugi-incinerator-group.com which is full of NAVY docs, etc regarding
DIOXIN and other toxic chemical emissions from an incinerator close to NAF Atsugi's
housing area.
I have visited your website and would like to ask if you would help me assists Veterans, many who do not know what they were exposed to, get the appropriate information regarding the NEHC current health study and chemicals that exceeded EPA Standards.
Best Regards,
Shelly Parulis
atsugi_incinerator@yahoo.com
www.atsugi-incinerator-group.com
Shelly Parulis
email - atsugi_incinerator@yahoo.com
Web site - www.atsugi-incinerator-group.com

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Could any one tell me what type of 500 pound bombs were dropped by the aircraft launched from u.s.s. enterprise during the battle of midway? i am very interested in the ones used to sink the kaga.
warren shanks mceachern bamaarngveteran@yahoo.com
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Welcome Aboard Navy Veterans of the USA ...............
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Warent R Gilliems, GMGC, USN, RET.
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Thomas E. Randall, MM1(SW), USN
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2008 and 2009 membership dues.
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Michael R Hudson, AME2, USN 1965-1969
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The following Shipmates have applied for membership in NAVetsUSA ...............
Hugh Walker, RMSN, USN, 1973-1977
email = walkerzoo@alaska.net
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Ronald Palmer
email = palmerrjc@yahoo.com
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Warent R Gilliems GMGC USN RET
email = allnav@aol.com
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ben stuckey jr.
email = sadiebrooks13@att.net
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Arthur Francis Fenner, Lt.
email = jfennerlaw@bellsouth.net
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Stefan Michalak
email = hangtime1joachim@yahoo.com
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S Glenn Krochmal
email = glenn@weathergauge.org
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Anthony Prieto, USN
email = fattonypb15@yahoo.com
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Danny Royce DuBose Jr.,
email = seabeedanny1@yahoo.com
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Deanna Braun, Boatswains mate First Class
email = Delyte007@hotmail.com
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Charles R Gerth AW1
email = crgerth@verizon.net
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Robert R Perigo SK3
email = Perigo@sopris.net
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RICHARD SANCHEZ, YN3, USN Ret.
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Danny D. Eidson AQ2
email = dmximager@hotmail.com
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W. Patrick Boisclair, RM2
email = wboisclair@yahoo.com
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email = wboisclair@yahoo.com
Ron Buice
email = rpbuice@bellsouth.net
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Barry H. Walmer
email = walmer@ptd.net
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Larry M. Updegrove, FT1(ss), USN Retired
email = jillu@bigpond.com
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Juan Ganzon
email = juan.ganzon.ctr@losangeles.af.mil
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Hecctor Frank Franceschini U.S.N DAV
email = chinhido@worldblackbelt.com
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Art Boyson
email = arthurb@beld.net
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Mark A. Drennen Sr, MSSN
email = mdren760@yahoo.com
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Louis Edward Smith Sr,OSC,USN,Ret
email = les46932@hotmail.com
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Robert J. "Bob Foss, NCCS, USN, Ret.
email = rfossoct.aol.com
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David H. Seaver, CTAC, USN, Ret.
email = david.seaver@pacom.mil
Michael C. Gregg, USN
email = mgregg0775@charter.net
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Willard G. Taft, ADC (AW/NAC), USN. Ret.
email = wgtaft@yahoo.com
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Mark E Williams
email = sounders1961@charter.net
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Edward Kemp, FTCSC(SS), USN, Ret
email = anchormansc@yahoo.com
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Ed:

As a veteran of 25 years in the Navy, I consider it an honor to be a part of your website. I'm almost 69 now and don't know
how many days I have left on the sunny side of the grass. Having that webpage available to show my friends and family
has made my retirement years more meaningful. Thanks for being there, Shipmate.

Fair Winds and Following Seas.
Shipmate David Bentz, McMinnville, TN
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Life membership . . . join our many life members at
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US Mail your check made out to:
NAVetsUSA
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Post Office Box 2903
Key West, FL   33045-2903
or after filling out the application
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If you have received a dues notice in your US Mail please US Mail your dues in the enclosed envelope ASAP.

Do you pay $20.00 or more per month just for access to the internet?
For only $20.00 per year, your free homepage is a great way to have past shipmates find you (we do all the work installing and maintaining your page).

Honoring your past . . . Reminding your children . . . The Navy Biography Site
Not sure if your dues are due? Please ask at navapps@earthlink.net
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The Shipmate NAVetsUSA
3 February 2008

Editor, YNCS Don Harribine, USN (Ret)
Founder & CDR, NCCM, NYNM Edward C. Reese, USN(Ret)
Honoring your past . . . Reminding your children
Celebrating over 10 years of service to Shipmates on the internet!
Join or renew your membership now at
http://www.navetsusa.com/thankyou.html
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In this issue... Those who joined, re-enlisted and applied for membership.
If you see someone you know say ahoy!
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http://www.navetsusa.com/members/edukeshar.html My son Ed Dukeshar Passed away in September.
He is laid to rest in Ft Bliss National Cemetery here in El Paso, Texas. Irma Dukeshar
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I am trying to locate shipmates who worked on these Navy vessels during 1951 - 1956. USS Saratog and USS Independance.
Please email me if you are available to speak with me about this. Thank you, Carmen St. George. cstgeorge@lpklaw.com
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I am trying to find a shipmate of my 88 year old WWll Navy Vet father. I want to find the shipmates that served on the Winslow DD359, specifically a man named William Lambert. Candace Hook, daughter of Lee Menefee (served in the Navy fro 1941 to 1945).
Candace & Kerry Hook kerrycandy@earthlink.net
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Would you please publish a Navy reuinion notice in your publication. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
Navy
U.S.S. Abnaki A.T.F. 96
Aug. 27-30, 2008
Airport Hilton
St. Louis, MO

Contact Person:
Pete Kingsley
5320 N.W. 66th Place
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 276-7250
e-mail: p.ckingsley@msn.com
Submitted by: Joe Colombara
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GAMEWARDENS OF VIETNAM RIVER PATROL FORCE TF116
THE OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY OPERATING VIETNAM ORGANIZATION
16-20 July, 2008 in Norfolk, VA
POC Clarence COOP Cooper, 757-340-4898, seniorcoop33@aol.com
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How does one find info on the veterans on the USS Constitution in the late 1890's? Or where it was ported? We are trying to trace Grandfather's steps while he was in the the Navy to find out what city he may have married Grandmother. He was discharged in November 1909, after four years of service. Thank you. auntclauds@bnin.net

Note: The USS Constitution has always (to my knowledge) been homeported in Boston at the Charlestown Naval Base.
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My father is deceased and I am attempting to determine which PT Boat he was assigned to in 1944-46. My brother thinks it was the 167 but I would like to be certain to include on a veterans tile in his home state of MN Albert W Krieg 961 01 32 He belonged to the 7th Fleet and if I read the separation notice correctly he was on the Askari in Samar. Would he be considered part of the Pacific Theater. Also my Uncle Stanley Krieg, on the Arkansas, Kennebec in 1945-48 his rank is shown as seaman apprentice would that be accurate? 329 68 34 Would he be Pacific theater also?

Uncle James E Krieg 328 64 50
Pearl Harbor survivor
BTC boiler tender chief
1940-61
Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated thank you
madcarjj@msn.com
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Ahoy.............
NAVetsUSA members,
Have you received a dues notice in your US Mail?
If so, please US Mail your dues in the enclosed envelope today.
Or new or renewed members pay online at http://www.navetsusa.com/thankyou.html
The following members have joined as new members NAVetsUSA
Welcome Aboard Navy Veterans of the USA ...............
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Robin E. Horn, IS1, USN
Boonville, NY http://www.navetsusa.com/members/rhorn.html
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Rick Criss, YNC, USN(Ret)
Louisburg, KS http://www.navetsusa.com/members/rcriss.html
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Nicholas J. Mangieri
Martinsburg, WV http://www.navetsusa.com/members/nmangieri.html
Ed Reese, Just checked my website & it looks great. If you or any members might be interested, check my own personal site: Valorpress.com I've written three non-fiction books, two about my law-enforcement experiences & one adventure piece. Nick Mangieri
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Frank J. Seeley Jr., SFP2, US Navy
Hope, NJ http://www.navetsusa.com/members/fseeley.html
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Robert T. Wilson, Jr., AT2, US Navy
South Portland, ME http://www.navetsusa.com/members/rwilson.html
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James A. Fox, EMCS(SS), USN, Ret
Burleson, TX http://www.navetsusa.com/members/jfox.html
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Edward B. Barger, Jr., RMCS, CWO-3, LCDR USN
Golconda, IL http://www.navetsusa.com/members/ebarger.html
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Merle J. Pratt, YNC, USN (Ret.)
Powell, OH http://www.navetsusa.com/members/mpratt.html
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DR Lawrence Thornton Shields, LTCDR, USNR, Ret
NEWTON, MA http://www.navetsusa.com/members/ltshields.html
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Art Smith, DM1, USNR, 1963-1972
Brooklet, GA http://www.navetsusa.com/members/asmithDM1.html
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Roy R. Robinson AT1 USN, Ret.
Augusta, Ga http://www.navetsusa.com/members/rrobinson.html
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John G. Marochi MM2 1965-1968
St. Petersburg, FL http://www.navetsusa.com/members/jmarochi.html
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Paul D Bennett, USN, 1945
Satsuma FL http://www.navetsusa.com/members/pbennett.html
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Archie M. Mustard, Lt(jg), USNR, Ret
Salem, OR www.navetsusa.com/members/amustard.html
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Thomas V Bowers, RM1, USN, Ret
Mukilteo, WA http://www.navetsusa.com/members/tbowers.html
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Michael P Fahey, AO1(AC AW) DAV
Chicopee, MA 01022 http://www.navetsusa.com/members/mfahey.html
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Raymond L. Martin, Sr
Weston, WI http://www.navetsusa.com/members/rmartin.html
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John E Wilson, SKCS, USN, Ret
Orlando, FL http://www.navetsusa.com/members/jwilson.html
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Robert B. Boyle, YN1, USNR
Cypress, TX http://www.navetsusa.com/members/rboyle.html
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David C DeWitt, EW1, USN, Ret
Springfield, MO http://www.navetsusa.com/members/ddewitt.html
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Anthony P Marino
Kenmore, NY http://www.navetsusa.com/members/amarino.html
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Charles H. Schaefer, YN1
McGregor, TX http://www.navetsusa.com/members/cschaefer.html
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John Wilson Brinkley, AD1 USN, Retired
Mena, AR http://www.navetsusa.com/members/jbrinkley.html
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Levi J. Salazar, MMCM (SS),USN, Ret.
Pueblo, CO http://www.navetsusa.com/members/lsalazar.html
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Dwight D. Klinker, HM2, USNR, Ret.
Lancaster, OH http://www.navetsusa.com/members/dklinker.html
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If your dues are due, or you wish to join NAVetsUSA, pay now by US mail, or online
by credit card or check ....................
One Year . . . . $20.00 (expires December 2008)
Two Years . . . $35.00 (expires December 2009)
Three Years ... $50.00 (expires December 2010)
or . . .
Life membership . . . join our many life members at
http://www.navetsusa.com/members/mindex.html
Your Age One time fee
up to 30........$245
31 to 40........$225
41 to 50........$200
51 to 60........$175
61 to 70........$140
71 to 80........$105
over 80.........$ 60
US Mail your check made out to:
NAVetsUSA
Winter Headquarters, NAS, Key West
Post Office Box 2903
Key West, FL 33045-2903
or after filling out the application
http://www.navetsusa.com/join.html pay on line at
http://www.navetsusa.com/thankyou.html
If you have received a dues notice in your US Mail please US Mail your dues in the enclosed envelope ASAP.

The following Shipmates have applied for membership in NAVetsUSA ...............
David W Mccarty, EMFN MS. davidwmccarty@yahoo.com
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EN1 Jack Moulton, USN, Ret. jackmoulton@cableone.net
Gulfport, MS
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Edward J Ruiz rudyruee@yahoo.com
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Gary J. Moffatt Moffster01@aol.com
Warren, MI
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Edward Bordens ebordens@gmail.com
Gibsonton, FL 33534
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Lowell Keer BM3 Gmmybear@att.net
Arlington Heights, IL
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Lee S. Vellom, Capt., USN (Ret) skipvell@mchsi.com
Nogales, AZ
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David C. Borggren, SR. EM1/AE1 USNR Ret. dborggrensr@yahoo.com
Suffolk, VA.
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Joseph S. Eischen, AO2, USN vet eischenj@yahoo.com
Eed Bluff, CA
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Nicholas J. Mangieri nick@valorpress.com
Martinsburg, WV
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Timothy Trahan tim.trahan@davidfuneralhome.com
New Iberia, LA
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Leonard e. Wells, nco:gysgt, usmc, desert shield/storm dav
R.a.saoko@hotmail.com
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Paul D Radford, RM1, USN drofdarpdr@yahoo.com
Prescott, AZ
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Kenneth A. Stefonick dwmod34@neb.rr.com
Lincoln, Nebraska
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Anthony J. Arellano, YN1, USN, Ret. tony_arellano@sbcglobal.net
El Paso, TX
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randall humphreys bidright@hotmail.com
Snowflake, AZ
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Ed:

Fair Winds and Following Seas.
Shipmate David Bentz, McMinnville, TN
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If your dues are due, or you wish to join NAVetsUSA, pay now by US mail, or online
by credit card or check ....................
One Year . . . . $20.00 (expires December 2008)
Two Years . . . $35.00 (expires December 2009)
Three Years ... $50.00 (expires December 2010)
or . . .
Life membership . . . join our many life members at
http://www.navetsusa.com/members/mindex.html
Your Age One time fee
up to 30........$245
31 to 40........$225
41 to 50........$200
51 to 60........$175
61 to 70........$140
71 to 80........$105
over 80.........$ 60
US Mail your check made out to:
NAVetsUSA
Winter Headquarters, NAS, Key West
Post Office Box 2903
Key West, FL 33045-2903
or after filling out the application
http://www.navetsusa.com/join.html pay on line at
http://www.navetsusa.com/thankyou.html
If you have received a dues notice in your US Mail please US Mail your dues in the enclosed envelope ASAP.

Honoring your past . . . Reminding your children . . . The Navy Biography Sit
Not sure if your dues are due? Please ask at navapps@earthlink.net
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Ahoy.............
NAVetsUSA members,

Have you received a dues notice in your US Mail?
If so, please US Mail your dues in the enclosed envelope today.
Or pay online at http://www.navetsusa.com/thankyou.html

The following members have joined as new members.
Welcome Aboard Navy Veterans of the USA ...............
James Brian Erickson, LCDR, USNR (Ret)
Minneapolis, MN LIFE Member http://www.navetsusa.com/members/jerickson.html
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I am Executive Recruiter and working on a major project in the Mobile, Alabama. I am recruiting for Navy Architects, so I thought maybe the Lithographer rate would be close to the Navy Architects. Attached is the opening for your review below. Any suggestions where I can locate Navy Architects? Thanks for responding, have a pleasant day.

Sincerely,

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NAVAL ARCHITECT
Our Client, world leaders in the design and manufacture of aluminum fast ferries, cruise boats, luxury yachts and military vessels, are pleased to offer exciting opportunities for qualified professionals to join the Design Department. As an integral part of an experienced Design Team, you will undertake a variety of challenging design and problem solving tasks on small and large projects across a range of processes from conceptual design through to detailed design and commissioning. Qualified applicants should: a.. Have a thorough understanding of vessel structural design, including Finite Element Analysis methods. b.. Have a minimum of 2 years in ship design and construction experience, including practical knowledge of shipyard construction methods and details. c.. Have an understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines and budgetary restraints d.. Have excellent written and oral communication skills. e.. Have experience involving interaction with Production, multiple design teams from several companies and client representation. f.. Be computer literate and familiar with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products g.. Possess a thorough knowledge of ships systems and propulsion systems. h.. Being experienced in the construction of high speed aluminum vessels would be advantageous. i.. Successful completion of a bachelor's degree in Engineering (Naval Architecture) is essential. Experience in the design or construction of US Navy vessels would be preferred. These opportunities may include the opportunity to travel to our client's Australian facility for periods of approximately 12 months. This position will be located in Mobile, Alabama
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Master Chief!
I do want to renew my membership! If I can, Ed, I am going to re-up for three. Please send me log in information so I can
use my plastic fantastic magic card to pay for my dues. Also, please update my postal address and phone numbers and can we
please use farragut_flash@cox.net for my listed E-mail address? That is where I get my Navy related E-mail; tr1957nyc@cox.net
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Ed:

As a veteran of 25 years in the Navy, I consider it an honor to
be a part of your website. I'm almost 69 now and don't know
how many days I have left on the sunny side of the grass.

Having that webpage available to show my friends and family
has made my retirement years more meaningful. Thanks for
being there, Shipmate.

Fair Winds and Following Seas.

Shipmate David Bentz, McMinnville, TN
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Question from Robert L. Mustain, HTC, USN, Ret. "Don't the NAVets kind of take away from the FRA. (membership)

Good morning Chief,

I am a member of the FRA, sounds like you may be too. I wish the many thousands of USN, USMC & USCG career vets qualified for both would chose one or both, we'd be stronger than the Legion and VFW combined.

Thanks for asking Shipmate
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Dear Sir;

My dad recently attended the reunion of the Navy Boot Camp in Farragut, ID.
He was there in 1942. He was barely 17 and was sent there from Los Angeles, CA.
He said he was sent to Cook school when the rest of him Co. got shipped out. He
is the only one from his Company to have ever signed the guest book. He said a
lot of ships went down about that same time.

Is there any way to research what Companies were assigned to what ships and
what happened to them? Is there an official Navy source or would they all still
be sealed if such a thing existed? He was in Company 103, Camp Waldron, Farragut,
Id. He served on the PC817 sub chase/patrol craft in the Illusion Islands after
boot camp.

Thanks for your response.

Glenna glennak0317@msn.com
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Here is a link to JOC George Cates NAVetsUSA page. The link is to a video of his work on the four USS Sampson ships. The video also honors Admiral Sampson. There, he has created a video of the story boards he has burned into wood planks. As you know, I am working as a volunteer at Sampson WWII Museum so want to brag on George's work. He came to visit me at Sampson and as I requested created this fine work to donate to the Museum. Go to http://www.navetsusa.com/members/gcates.html Then click on USS Sampson Story Board Video Thanks ~ed reese

Ahoy, It's been a long time since I was introduced to Navy and Navy life with a commitment to Navy, for life. I served in D-Unit Company 201. I visited Sampson a few years ago with a friend Johnny Jenkins, who has since, crossed the bar. He donated a lithograph before I could, of my ship under attack and sinking, to the Sampson Museum. It was mounted in the Sampson Museum entrance way. I had the original painting accepted by, and it's on display in the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library in Hyde Park. DonsWasp@aol.com Old Sailors never die, they just can't get away from the computer. Tony Potochniak USNR 1943 - 1946 AMM 2/C 1100 Holly Lane, Endicott, NY 13760

My name is Sampson Hudson. I would to know if someone knows anything about retired a navy vet. Sampson T. Hudson Jr. aka “hotdog” please call me at 601-632-4881 or email at sampsonhudson@yahoo.com in advance a concerned son who nobody knows or wants to know about. I have document to back this up. So please respond. Thanks again.

I am a civilian. No military history. I am trying to locate Daniel Korbelak- Navy WWll served in the Pacific. Was from Brooklyn N.Y. went to boot camp at Sampson Naval Training station N.Y. served entirely in the Pacific from about1942 to 1946. Went to Manual Training H.S. Brooklyn. May have relocated to Chicago ILL. after the war.If still alive he would be about 80 years 0ld. pdehaan@frontiernet.net Patricia DeHaan

I am looking for Mr Michael Francisco Garcia a former US navy stationed at Misawa air base Japan between year 1978-1983 USS enterprise cvn65,I lost contact of him,any information?thank you so much. wine.red06@yahoo.com

I am looking for Alan Dooley aka Duck. I served with him at Kami Seya Japan. I was with CTF-72 and he was with NRRF. Would love to hear from you, Duck. Teresa Disney izannah@comcast.net

I was in the Kobe sweep aboard the " Trapper " ACM 9. There can't be to many of us left. If you get this e-mail and care to reply it would be a pleasure to hear from some- one I shared that bit of history with. I hope this finds you in good health. Burnie frazer Burnielynn5@aol.com

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Hi there
My former father-in-law was Robert V. Lloyd, Retired Chief Petty Officer.
He was stationed in Naples, Italy for many years and then moved to Florida.
He would be about 82 years old now. I was the first wife of Arthur
Lloyd, one of his sons. His wife was Emily Lloyd, but I think that she is deceased.
I live in Canada and I wondering the best way to find him. I believe
that he still resides in Florida. Am trying to re-connect with him, as
I always had the utmost respect for him, and would like to find him
before one of us dies! Would appreciate any suggestions that you have.
Many thanks,
Evelyn von Almassy (Formerly Evelyn Almassy Lloyd) almassy@qcislands.net
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I am looking for Mr Michael Francisco Garcia a former US navy stationed at Misawa air base Japan between year 1978-1983 USS enterprise cvn65,I lost contact of him,any information? thank you so much.
JOC George Cates geocates@alltel.net
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Here is a link for JOC George Cates NAVetsUSA page. The link is to a video of his work on the four USS Sampson ships. The video also honors Admiral Samspon. There, he has created a video of the story boards he has burned into wood planks. As you know, I am working as a volunteer at Sampson WWII Museum so want to brag on George's work. He came to visit me at Sampson and as I requested created this fine work to donate to the Museum. Go to http://www.navetsusa.com/members/gcates.html
Then click on USS Sampson Story Board Video
Thanks ~ed reese
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Hello sir:
I have no idea where to start or go I hope you have
some answers for me
My step father was adopted at birth in 1945 his father
was supposed to be in the Navy and died when a
submarine sank in the Pacific. We are unsure of the
last name it was either Locke or Smith This would
have had them in San Diego port in May/June 1944 to
get dates to match. The mother died at child birth.
the certificate was signed by the
grandmother(supposedly) and it read Mary Smith with
Locke over it (No idea if it was maternal or paternal)
Can you give me any idea of what sub might have sank
and who was on it during that time period.
The nurse at the hospital knew both but is now dead
His adoptive parents were in their late 40s when they
adopted.
Any info would greatly appreciated Thank you in
advance. Kris St John snoopy67_us@yahoo.com
My father is now Charles Herbert Luby born
21 Feb 1945 his adoptive father was Montford (Monte)
Brisco Luby and he worked on the base/shipyard.(San Diego)
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Hi,
I sent a request for information on a Navy vet on 5/9/07 and have not received any response. I found the vet's dog tag in a cornfield while surveying the lot in Grand Island, NE. The information on his dog tag reads:    Ronald G. Linner, #B60 91 06, USN A, Christian
I have tried to find him locally with no results. I'm sure that he or his family would love to have it back. From the look of the tag, it would appear to be one from WW II or Korea (i.e. 1 1/8" wide by 2" long and has an 'obround' shape). I'm not sure if the tags looked like this back in Vietnam. Please respond as soon as you can. Thank you!

Scott J. Sanders scott.sanders@chiefind.com

Engineering/R&D
Custom (Correctional) Products
Chief Industries, Inc.
Grand Island, NE

Hi Scott,

We used your first request as an addition to our newsletter, but no response. I will insure your note below runs in our next newsletter as well.
For your info the "B" in #B60 91 06 was not added to service numbers until 1973 ( the military ran out of numbers) so he would be too young for WWII
I would guess a date of birth of 1955 or so.

Thanks
~ed

Thank you Master Chief Reese! I have been working on finding him for over 10 years (periodically). It has been a sort of project for me, because my Dad is retired Army. Thanks again.
Scott J. Sanders
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REF OPNAV -OPO9B33 AS OF 09JUL02,
The USS COONTZ (DLG-9) was awarded the following
20DEC62 AFEM with VN endorsement
(Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, with ship serving in designated Vietnam
Waters)
The next entry is for 03SEP64
If you have his full name, rank and service number, I will see what I can find the next
time I go to the National Archives.
I think I am working off a 'revised list' so his DD214 may show something
(but apparently doesn't)
George R. O'Connell groconnell@lst1157.com
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Reason I'm contacting you is I have two web sites, one for my ship and shipmates at WWW.USSGambierBay-VC10.com It shows our meeting with President Reagan in the Oval Office in 1981 and describes our meeting with President Ferdinand Markos, who loaned us his yacht, in 1977, to go to the spot where our ship lies at the bottom, off the island of Samar, to conduct religious memorial services and military tributes. See the pilgrimage to hold memorial services and military tributes, in 39 pages of text and photos http://www.ussgambierbay-vc10.com/PDF/PhilippinesReturn.pdf We didn't have time to say even a simple prayer in our haste to abandon ship and get away from the 3 cruisers that were shelling us. We were out of range of the four Japanese battleships. I vowed to some day return and with 96 other shipmates and family we did.

The other web site OurOldNavy.com Honors the KIA's of WWII from most of the major ships and craft. By listing their names and in many instances has photos. I've been working with many web masters for years, and we cross link sites of interest (Navy). You may wish to list the web sites names in a conspicuous location for your visitors who may have lost family in combat aboard Navy ships. By viewing the site, they will know their loved one who never returned home, is remembered.

The WWW.OurOldNavy.com site also list the names and has photos of all those killed by terrorists on 9/11.
My WWW.USSGambierBay-VC10.com site also lists the names and photos of those killed in Iraq, up to a month ago.

Old Sailors never die, they just can't get away from the computer.

Tony Potochniak USNR 1943 - 1946 AMM 2/C 1100 Holly Lane, Endicott, NY 13760 DonsWasp@aol.com
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Navy Veterans of the
United States of America
Online Newsletter
The Shipmate
26 May 2007
Editor, YNCS Don Harribine, USN (Ret)
Founder & CDR, NCCS Edward C. Reese, USN(Ret)
Honoring your past . . . Reminding your children
Celebrating 10 years of service on the internet!
Join or renew your membership now at
http://www.navetsusa.com/thankyou.html
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Plank Owner Certificate isssued to all hands upon joining NAVetsUSA
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Any shipmates that did their boot training at Sampson NTC between 1942 and 1946 please contact me navapps@earthlink.netÂ Ed Reese. I am now workingÂ with their staff at the museum and would like to add your story to their archives. Remember any liberty, maybe at KT's Bar?~ed
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Point me in the right direction.
This medal (not pictured) was among my mother's possessions, who also kept her mother-in-law's trunk of family papers & memorabilia.Â Two facts we know:Â

1.Â Joseph L. HallÂ - Spanish American War
2.Â Thomas Bradbury Hall - WWII, Navy (Pacific front)
Was this standard Navy issue for participation in War?
We know nothing.Â My brother's have all of T.B. Hall's other medals.Â I'm assuming this is his also from WWII since he was in the Navy.Â The reverse says Fidelity, Zeal, Obedience.
Any help you may share would be greatly appreciated or direction to a site dealing with such.Â Thanks for your help.
Linda Hall Wilburn
qtbug@gt.rr.com
Â
Hi Linda,
I have your answer. The medal is the standard "Good Conduct Medal". I have five myself. Issued after four years of honorable service. Or in my case never getting caught being bad.
~ed

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Find a list of NAVets Life members at
http://www.navetsusa.com/members/mindex.html

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WelcomeÂ AboardÂ NAVetsUSA new members:

Gerald "Jerry" Drumm ETCM(SS)/LT USN Ret. Life Member
Bremerton Wa.Â
Email:
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CHARLES E BROWN JR, BM1(SW), US Navy ST LOUIS, MOÂ Â Â (No emailÂ yet)Â
http://www.navetsusa.com/members/cbrown.html
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David MacConnell, DSCS,USN, Suisun City, CAÂ Â
http://www.navetsusa.com/members/dmacconnell.html
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Donald W Walker, MM3Â --- I served aboard the USS Hector AR7 for apprx 6 months and my remaining duty was served aboard the USS Delta AR9.Both ships of the 7th fleet. I went to college and obtained my BA. I worked for the California Youth Authority as a counselor and then worked in the insurance industry as a special claims representative/ Emergency Vendor coordinator. I have four grown boys. from 3 marriages (I never did get it right). I live in the Mojave Desert, in CA at the 4,000 elevation level. I live in Oak Hills, which is an unincorporated section of Hesperia. My location is off the 15 fwy where the 395 Hwy takes off from the 15 fwy . . . right after Cajon summit. I am presently retired, single and I just purchased an "A" type motorhome. I plan to buy lakefront property in MO, AR, LA, or TX for a homebase. I plan on frequent cruises and traveling abroad as well as motorhoming. I would be pleased to hear from any and all of my former shipmates.
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The following members have re-enlisted forÂ by renewing their dues with NAVetsUSA.

Walter M. "Pete" Reckinger, III
Dearborn, MichiganÂ http://www.navetsusa.com/members/wreckinger.html
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David C DeWitt, EW1, USN, Ret Springfield, MO http://www.navetsusa.com/members/ddewitt.html
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You too can renew for 2007 by US Mail (see below) or on line at
http://www.navetsusa.com/thankyou.html
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Not sure if you paid your 2007 dues, ask here
navapps@earthlink.netÂ
Â If your dues are due, or you wish to join NAVetsUSA, pay now by US mail, or online
by credit card or checkÂ ....................
One Year . . . . $20.00 (expires December 2007)Â
Two Years . . .Â $35.00 (expires December 2008)
Three Years ...Â $50.00 (expires December 2009)Â
or . . .Â
Life membership . . . join our many life members atÂ
http://www.navetsusa.com/members/mindex.htmlÂ
Your AgeÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â One time feeÂ
up to 30Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $245Â
31 to 40Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $225Â
41 to 50Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $200Â
51 to 60Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $175Â
61 to 70Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $140Â
71 to 80Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $105Â
over 80Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $ 60Â

US Mail your check made out to:Â
NAVetsUSAÂ
Winter Headquarters, NAS, KWÂ
Post Office Box 2903Â
Key West, FLÂ Â 33045-2903
or after filling out the application
http://www.navetsusa.com/join.html on line atÂ
http://www.navetsusa.com/thankyou.html
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Honoring your past . . . '
Reminding your children
Celebrating 10 Y:ears of service on the internet!
Join or renew your membership
now at http://www.navetsusa.com/thankyou.html

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Hi all,Â Below find my new address starting in May 2007 through 1 Oct 2007.Â Â For NAVetsUSA business the Key West address will still work.Â Keep in touch~edFounder NAVetsUSAÂ Â Â Â Edward C. Reese, US Navy, RetiredSampson State ParkWWII US Navy Training Center Museum6096 Route 96ARomulus, NY 14541585 766-5013Winter Headquarters Naval Air Station PO Box 2903, Key West, Fl 33045
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Ed Reese, founder of the Navy Club of Lake Ontario (Â Â http://www.navetsusa.com/1812.htmlÂ )Â Â in Brockport and of the online veteranâ€™s organization, Navy Veterans of the USA (http://www.navetsusa.com/),Â winters inÂ his RV at Naval Air Station Key West Florida.Â In past years Ed has come home to Brockport to spend his summers.Â However, this year he will not return here.Â Ed has secured a position as the Assistant to the Director of the US Navy Museum at Sampson.Â Sampson, located on Seneca Lake,Â formerly a navy boot camp, saw some 600,000 men and women pass through its gates.Â Â Sampson, formerly run by WWII vets,Â is being turned over to the NY State Park Authority.Â Â Ed will assist in this enormous job. If you wish to give Ed your congratulations, you may do so by logging on to navetsusa.com and email him.Â Our best wishes go out to Master Chief Ed Reese and we know that Sampson couldn't have picked a better man for the job! Learn more about WWII US Naval Training Museum and Sampson State Park at http://www.rpadden.com/sampson.htm

Howdy Friends,

Many have thought that it was Ol' George's computer that had the crud, as when I gave Marilyn's e-mail address mgcates@alltel.net for an address to send mail to --- they thought it wasn't I who had the crud. A bad use of words I know, but then that's me!!!

So here I am this evening thanking you for your concern, e-mailing her, etc., but you see she too came down with the same crud as I had and we both thought that our end on this planet had come. Instead, many prayed for us to get well and we do know that those prayers has seen us though that we dearly thank you for.

When I booted up the computer this evening --- I noted that many didn't heed my request for not sending any more e-mails until further notice, so no I've a mail box full, but most I'll just delete without responding. Oh, no, not yours, the 90% which were all Spam. There is just no way to end Spam e-mail --- I don't care what program you have, period....as Spam has a way of getting through.

I've one dear retired Navy friend, YNCS Don Harrabine, USN who lives in Peabody, Massachusetts that has me on his mailing list for so much information pertaining us retired military, veterans, etc. He's one dedicated individual who devotes many, many long hours of gathering this vital information and even when I was down, he included my wife Marilyn to received his e-mails, which she read to me. And Don, I thank you so much for that caring bit of being sure I kept informed. Chief Harrabine is also Editor of NAVetsUSA which I am a member and perhaps you can be also. There website is: www.navetsusa.com open to all Navy, Marines &Coast Guard personnel.

Well, I'm feeling much, much better now and just appreciate the many friends Marilyn and I have in this big country of ours --- even a few outside of the U.S.

God Bless and again thanks,

George

Thank you George and much obliged for the kind words.
Happy to hear that you and the Mrs. are feeling better.

All the best,
Don H

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Attention Recreation Vehicle Owners..........
You can trust a Shipmate........If you are an RVer on the road in Jacksonville, Florida area contact Senior Chief Russell "READY" Tucker, USN, Ret. for all your RV Needs. He can do it all......... repair of LP Gas Appliances, Plumbing, Electrical, Generators, Air Conditioning, awnings and much more!

"RV Ready" Mobile RV Service (904) 716-5710
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Welcome Aboard NAVetsUSA new members ................
Charles J. Pennington, AG1, USN, Ret. LIFE Member NAVetsUSA
Cumberland, MD http://www.navetsusa.com/members/cpennington.html

Find a list of NAVets Life members at.......

http://www.navetsusa.com/members/mindex.html

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Ronald W Sculley, AB3, NAVet
Erie, Pa http://www.navetsusa.com/members/rsculley.html

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Jack A. Brazeau, BUC, USN, RET.
Marinette, WI http://www.navetsusa.com/members/jbrazeau.html
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The following members have re-enlisted by renewing their dues with NAVetsUSA.

More to come next issue. You too can renew for 2007 by US Mail (see below) or on line at http://www.navetsusa.com/thankyou.html
Not sure your dues are due? Ask at navapps@earthlink.net
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Harry (Bill) Moak, EM2(SS), USN 1966-70
Carson, CA http://www.navetsusa.com/members/hmoak.html
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Edward T. Woolweaver, ISCM, USN, Ret. 1958-1981
Sarasota, Fl www.navetsusa.com/members/ewoolweaver.html
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Michael R Hudson, AME2, USN 1965-1969
Tucson, AZ www.navetsusa.com/members/mhudson.html
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Not sure if you paid your 2007 dues, ask here
navapps@earthlink.net
If your dues are due, or you wish to join NAVetsUSA, pay now by US mail, or online
by credit card or check ....................
One Year . . . . $20.00 (expires December 2007)
Two Years . . . $35.00 (expires December 2008)
Three Years ... $50.00 (expires December 2009)
or . . .
Life membership . . . join our many life members at
http://www.navetsusa.com/members/mindex.html
Your Age        One time fee
up to 30        $245
31 to 40        $225
41 to 50        $200
51 to 60        $175
61 to 70        $140
71 to 80        $105
over 80         $ 60

US Mail your check made out to:
NAVetsUSA
Winter Headquarters, NAS, KW
Post Office Box 2903
Key West, FL 33045-2903
or after filling out the application
http://www.navetsusa.com/join.html on line at
http://www.navetsusa.com/thankyou.html
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Honoring your past . . . Reminding your children
Celebrating 10 Y:ears of service on the internet!
Join or renew your membership
now at http://www.navetsusa.com/thankyou.html
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Hi all,

Below find my new address starting in May 2007 through 1 Oct 2007. For NAVetsUSA business the Key West address will still work.

Keep in touch

~ed

Founder NAVetsUSA

Edward C. Reese, US Navy, Retired

Sampson State Park

WWII US Navy Training Center Museum

6096 Route 96A

Romulus, NY 14541

585 766-5013

Winter Headquarters Naval Air Station PO Box 2903, Key West, Fl 33045

Ed Reese, founder of the Navy Club of Lake Ontario ( http://www.navetsusa.com/1812.html ) in Brockport and of the online veteran’s organization, Navy Veterans of the USA (http://www.navetsusa.com/), winters in Naval Air Station Key West Florida. In past years Ed has come home to Brockport to spend his summers. However, this year he will not return here. Ed has secured a position as the Assistant to the Director of the US Navy Museum at Sampson. Sampson, located on Seneca Lake, formerly a navy boot camp, saw some 600,000 men and women pass through its gates. Sampson, formerly run by WWII vets, is being turned over to the NY State Park Authority. Ed will assist in this enormous job. If you wish to give Ed your congratulations, you may do so by logging on to navetsusa.com and email him. Our best wishes go out to Master Chief Ed Reese and we know that Sampson couldn't have picked a better man for the job! Learn more about WWII US Naval Training Museum and Sampson State Park at http://www.rpadden.com/sampson.htm

NAVetsUSA NAS KW, PO Box 2903, Key West, Florida 33045

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Attention Recreation Vehicle Owners..........
You can trust a Shipmate........If you are an RVer on the road in Jacksonville, Florida area contact Senior Chief Russell "READY" Tucker, USN, Ret. for all your RV needs. He can do it all......... repair of LP Gas Appliances, Plumbing, Electrical, Generators, Air Conditioning, awnings and much more!"RV Ready" Mobile RV Service (904) 716-5710
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Have you been scammed?

USDR Alert Subscribers --
I am passing this along at the request of the researcher. I have discussed the background and some of the issues with him.

If you have inputs, please communicate them directly to Gideon Sinasohn (email: gsinasohn@ftc.gov)

Charlie Revie
USDR Legislative Director
& Capwiz Administrator
I am researching scams that target the military community, including the retired military community. I would be especially interested in hearing about any experiences people have had with Business Opportunity scams.

I would also like this message to get out to the audience of retired military personnel at large. If someone knows of a website that would help to effectively pass this message on, please let me know.

Gideon E. Sinasohn
voice: 404-656-1366
facsimile: 404-656-1379
email: gsinasohn@ftc.gov

16 March 2007
Join Now http://www.navetsusa.com/join.html
Honoring your past . . . Reminding your children
Celebrating 10 years
of service on the internet!

Join or renew your membership now at
http://www.navetsusa.com/thankyou.html
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Honoring your past . . . Reminding your children
Celebrating 10 years of service on the internet!

Join or renew your membership now at
http://www.navetsusa.com/thankyou.html
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Attention Recreation Vehicle Owners........................... You can trust a Shipmate!

If you are an RVer on the road in Jacksonville, Florida area contact Senior Chief Russell "READY" Tucker, USN, Ret.
for all your RV needs. He can do it all......... repair of LP Gas Appliances, Plumbing, Electrical, Generators,
Air Conditioning, awnings and much more!

"RV Ready" Mobile RV Service (904) 716-5710

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I am looking for information of the commissioning of the new USS New York. I understand it will be later this year. My husband, John J. Fortier served on the Battleship New York prior to Pearl Harbor andd stayed with it until after the Japanese surrender. I don't imagine there are too many men around who can claim that fame! I was hoping that the Navy might see fit to invite him to the commissioning. I f you can give me an idea of who to contact, I would greatly apprecite it. Virginia Fortier, 3 DoveSt. Wolfeboro, NH 03894-ginjack51@aol.com. We are in Florida but will be back in NH the middle of April. Thanks

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Senior chief, hope all has been well, with you, and our shipmates. I need some technical knowledge from a submariner. where were the "s.c. tubes" on the u.s.s. s-4? i can be reached at bamacoinguy@yahoo.com will get those dues paid sometime this century. been eating "wild hog", "venison", and turnips. no need to pop the lid on a can of spam.
Meatball
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I am looking for information about my grandfather, John W. Hutchinson. He last served in Crane, IN and passed away on 2/14/45 while serving in Crane, IN. His daughter (my mother) just passed away on 2/27/07 and we would like to learn more about our grandfather.

Mike Silvers masilvers@comcast.net
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Dear Sir:

I am attempting to locate a phone number to call the US Navy Veterans Association for information concerning a US Navy veteran. All attempts to use the internet have thus far been unfruitful.
Can someone give me the correct information about such an organization, if one exists, and a way to contact them?
Thank you for your attention and cooperation.
snedelling1@yahoo.com
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I was in the U.S.Navy in 1/24/1946 to 11/21/1947 . I took training at Camp Perry Va. I came out as a Seaman Second RANK S2 SERVERED IN CHINA . I was on a USS YF755, ALSO THERE WAS A SHIP YF740 THERE TOO IN SHANGHAI,CHINA. MCINTIRE CBN WAS OUR CHIEF. Also I was on the uss Beleroph Oct 1947. WWll. Nice page you have set up. I am lookint for any of the men who where on these Ships.
JACK DOYLE tn_nanny@hotmail.com
CHATTANOOGA,TN

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I served ........
NTC, Great Lakes, Il Boot Camp 7-1975 to 9-1975
NTC, SSC San Diego, Ca RM "A" School 10-75 to 4-1976,
USNS Pawcatuck (TAO-108) 5-1976 to 5-1977
USS Direct (MSO-430)7-1977 to 8-1979
ComFleAct Sasebo, Japan 9-1979 to 9-1982
USS Fife (DD-991) 10-1982 to 6-1986
NTC, SSC, RM C7 School