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Years Served: 4yrs 2001-2005…was onbroad for 2 tours 2001 and 2003 v-2 waist cats !!

Years Served: 1968 to 1972…I served in VF-92, part of CVW-9. Did carrier qualifications on the USS America out of Guantanamo Bay Cuba and deployed to Viet Nam from Norfolk, Virginia on April 10 1970. Went from slimy pollywog to Shellback on April 24, 1970. I am a member of the Order of Magellan and The Domain of the Golden Dragon . Returned December 10, 1970. Next deployment was on the USS Constellation on October 1, 1971 through June 24, 1972 which included a three month extension on line during Line Backer II. During that period, the Air Wing shot down 2 Mig 21’s and 7 Mig 17’s with 2 Aviators becomming the ONLY Navy Aces of the war. My tour of service was up in September of that year and I was discharged with the rank of AQ-2. My Squadron had 1 KIA and 2 MIA when we left station. They will never be forgotten.

Years Served: 1985-1987…Weapons G-3

Years Served: 1976-1979…:) I served on the CONY from 1976-1979.In V-2 div.PLAT-LENS I was a CAMERA OPERATOR.I am looking for the family of AIRMAN FORD who died on the flight deck during flight ops in 1977 i believe. And waist cat or bow cat Airman MURPHY who was hit by a truck in HONG KONG.Murphy and myself CHICO had been parting all day.And i heard you might end up with not being able to use your legs.It has been bothering that I didnt stay to help you get back to ship.

Years Served: 1993 – 1995…Was an HM3 and part of the Fire Squad