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Years Served: June, 1979 – November, 1981…Served in H Division as HM3 and HM2. Trained by the Navy as a Nuclear Medicine Tech. Promoted to HM1 in 1987 with 10 yrs service, to HMC in 1994 with 17 yrs. service. Retired in 2002 with 24 1/2 yrs. service. Enjoyed Perth in Feb. 1981, one of the best cruises ever!

Years Served: 1958 to 1960…I was on the Commisioning crew of the Independence and went aboard her in Brooklyn Navy Yard in October of 1958. I left the ship in July of 1960 and had attained the rank of Aviation Electricians Mate 2nd Class. I was a crew member aboard the ships COD plane TF-050. Flying on and off the ship was some of my fondest memories.

Years Served: 1957 – 1961…I was in VF 82 then VF 41, are these still in action? Is there any way of getting info – or addresses of people in these squd’s. Thanks Gordon A Paul

Years Served: Oct 1960-Apr 1963…EX IC2 We have a pretty fair list of names, addresses and email add frm guys on frm 59-66. If you want to add yours or get in touch w someone you knew. email me

Years Served: 1962thrul964…I was a deckedge elevator operator. I was in v-3 division and enjoyed med cruzes.