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BTFN made the last westpac on Kyes.Was there to decommission her in 1973. Had my fun in no.1 boiler room

My father, Roy Gene Posey from Bossier City, Louisiana proudly served aboard the USS James Kyes. I have his picture of the ship framed along with his “SAILOR SUIT” portrait. I look at it everyday and am so proud of him and his shipmates. Thank you all for not only your service, but for your commitments to one another and your unselfish giving of yourselves for our, for my freedom.

Was in Kyes 66-68, west-PAC twice. QM3 when I separated

My father Bobbie d Benfield was on this ship. He was at bikini atoll and we were wondering if anyone remembered him and could give us some information. He was in the navy from June of 56 to about April 29 of 1957. This ship was his last commission before he was placed on disabled 100% serve connected. My father just died July 12 of this year from cancer If anyone remember him please email me at Donna. Hernandez @everest.edu. Thank you

Has anyone heard from SK2 Lenny Witt or knows any information on him? He was on the Kyes from 1969 through 1970.
I would also like information on SK2 Larry Evans. He lived in Anaheim California.
We all worked for SK Chief Lareoza through 1971.
Thanks in advance for your help.
SK3 Bill Porter