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Years Served: 1972 thru 1975…Assigned to V-4 Division fueling aircraft during on and off operations, later on flight deck control. Lot’s of great memories, and great friends.

Years Served: 1960-1963…Radioman 2nd Class. Worked in TTY Repair and Radio Central. Have contacted a couple of guys. Retired as RMC in ’77.

Years Served: 1976-1978…Have looked extensively for a copy of the Cruise Book for 1977 Westpak. There doesn’t appear to be one on the market. Would pay to rent use of one to make photocopies and return. Looking for a shipmate who can help out. My copy was destroyed in a storm in 1981.

Years Served: 1951 to 1955…I served aboard from October 1951 until Feb. 1955. Served in the 4th Division. Spent some time in the brig. Spent mess cooking in the soda fountain. Helped open up the radio station with Jim Clark and Jim Kelly. Wonder what ever happened to those two? Ray Flynn from Massatoosuits too. (No Relation) Met a few 4th divisioners, Al Paterson, Bob Miller, Ray Furrows. Gerry Flynn

Years Served: May,1966 to June, 1969…OP2, Ph2 Photo lab 1966 to 1969, stayed in the USNR untill 1978, changed over to USAR and was recalled to active duty 1990, stayed on active duty, and retired 1 Jan 05 MSG/E8 US Army. My time on Coral sea at times seems like a dream. but after all these years I can still hear the cats launching A/C, the roar of the after burnners and the smell of jet fuel.