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great memories
Years Served: 1972…My first duty station in the Fleet. Came on board as MMFN from MM-A school in Great Lakes after Boot Camp in Orlando, Fla. and was looking forward to my live at sea. We went out once then went into drydock in Newport News and lived in a barrack. I volenteered for Viet Nam service to get into the mix and recieved my orders to the USS Newport News CA-148 in April, just before she pulled out for WESPAC. There were a few others that were transferred also, but I just remeber Dwight K. Rooks from Houston, Texas (Candy Street I think). He changed rates to Signalman if I remember correctly. The rest of my Naval Life is recorded on the Newport News Guestbook if anyone really cares. I loved my tour in the Navy and made life long friends.
I came on board in Rota Spain in 1972 on the Med Cruse. I came on as a steward then changed rates to OS. Tough study for me. My best friend, RM2 Paul Stone, made the time on the ship a lot of fun. Great ship, great group of guys! I am proud to have served with you all. I swapped to USS Reeves in Pearl Harbor in 1974. Hard to leave but what can I say…Hawaii! It was spectacular! Wishing you all the best!