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My Dad, Al Clark Rivers served on the U.S.S. Princeton in 1949. We just found a letter he wrote for home where he talked about picking up, in quotes, “jets” something new and he described as “really fast planes.” It’s personally valuable to our family as a historical documentation of evolving capabilities of our armed forces, especially for a young 20 year old sailor but he loved his time in the Navy and always spoke fondly of playing his saxophone and clarinet on board and with another sailor from our South Carolina hometown, Jack Rivers. Does anyone remember my Dad? Sadly, Father passed away in 1994 but we honor his service each year as do we all of you who served and protected our Country. You’re a living testament to our men and women serving today and an example of the embodiment of patriotism we value today. With my eternal gratitude. Ed Rivers.

Served August 1957 to Dec 1959 Flight deck damage control fire fighter. Part of V1 division. I love it.

I served on the Intrepid from Feb. 69- Jan. 71 in C.I.C. loved being there….Enjoyed going to Cuba..

My father served from 1964-1966, he had a radio show on board. His name was Joe Blackburn; I’d like to hear from anyone who really knew him, his best buddy was a Bob (Robert?) Gallemore.
I was born while he was aboard that ship and I’ve been reading old letters he sent to my grandmother. Claims he was THE radio/TV guy and “most decorated DJ in the history of the armed forces.”

I’d love to hear from someone else who was there, if this was the case or just the beginning of his issues with reality.

My maternal grandfather was a Navy man and my husband was a Marine; my respect and thanks to all of you!