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Just leaving my E/mail address daltonvf84@yahoo.com , I was TAD to S-1 and S-3 in 1972, and worked with AK2 Jimmy Austin in 1975 till end od March when I was sent back to Philly for discharge.

I was with VA-215 on Rosie’s last cruise. I still keep up with many shipmates!!

Hi, I thought I posted already but I’ll try again here now that I have more info. My dad served on this ship from 1965-1969 and someone told me to post V2 division on the starboard catapult. Hope that helps. His name was Dan Pfaff and I’d love to connect with anyone who knew him or has photos, as he passed away 10 years ago on the 4th of July in 2013. He was from Toledo, Ohio, and had moved to Florida. You can find me on Facebook as Amy Pfaff Rose or email me amyrosejax@gmail.com I actually now live in Florida, right near Mayport, in Atlantic Beach.

Served aboard Rusty Rosie 74-75
Since then always wondered what became of my friends?
Lost touch with everyone after the BIG storm that tore us a new one.
Remember me? O E div. S.I.N.S. tech.
Feel free to email me your memories of the storm or others from OE div.
Ever wish you could go back?
royleeb61@gmail.com

1971-73. someone ask ware is rosie now?? was in bayonne-new jersey its last voyage. my dissapointment in the navy is FDR junked as the greatest president of all time probably but they make tourist ships saved like INTREPID an YORKTOWN names of no one?? heres a joke for ya’s, the carrier FORD. didn’t he just get the job without even a vote?? what did he ever do?? we forgot about him long ago but his carrier goes on.

so what does being a land-lover get us?? nothing. except traffic we hate, people not keepin social disstance and right in your face in check-outs. shopping for food then slaving to cook it instead of just standing in a chow-hall line. can’t beat carrier chefs, 4-meals daily and you don’t have to wash dishes n clean up, roving poker games to increase your winnings if bored, x-movies, real movies, booze stashed from every port, you fly n I’ll buy always, see you at the movies, bring a bottle. so how did we all give up paradise in every port for this? so how many of us just seaman will ever have the funds to go back don’t ya wanna?

I was aboard for Snowy Beach/1972 & part of the 1975 cruise, I was TAD to S-1 and S-3,
from VF-84 Supply, I found a few of my friends from that time , Looking back it was a good tour of duty, always a air show to go to , while at sea.

LOOKING FOR A FRIEND NAMED R. GOMEZ WHO WAS IN 1ST DIVISION FROM 71-74, DECK-APE. CUBAN.

MM2 that worked in #2 engine room and PO in charge of # 2 generator room. #2 engineroom supplied steam to one of the cats. 1972 until 1976

Deployed to the Roosevelt in Naples with COMCRUDESFLOT6 in 70-71. RD2

ALL YOU 72 EXTENDED 11/HALF MONTH 2-DEPLOYMENT LONGEST IN HISTORY GUYS QWIT YUR CRYING, YOU DIDN’T WANT TO GO HOME TO THE WIFE N KIDS ANYWAY HA HA. PALMA A BETTER LIFE. VESPA AND MOPED RENTALS WHILE WAREING A HARLEY T-SHIRT YA JUST CAN’T BEAT IT. WISH I COULD SEE SOME OF THOSE JAR-HEAD PICTURES TAKEN ON THE BEACH AT CANNES, BET THEIR WIVES HAVE NEVER SEEN THEM HA HA. WHEN PEOPLE ASK WHAT DID I DO IN CANNES I ALWAYS SAY, SOMEONE HAD TO PROTECT THEM FRENCH WOMEN FROM OUR MARINES, THEIR SUCH BRUTES.

WAZ UP? 1ST AND 4TH DECK DIVISIONS, 1971-73. 4TH WAS BOAT DIVISION, ( TRANSPORTATION). DROVE THE OFFICERS LIBERTY BOAT, DIVISIONAL-YEOMAN, TAD TO THE ADMIRALS BARGE IN ATHENS. HELMSMAN ON BRIDGE WATCH. GUN-MOUNT 51 HOT-CASEMAN FOR G.Q. STATION. 5-INCH. FOREWARD/STARBOARD SIDE. OFFICE UNDER THE FAN-TAIL, BERTHING THE FRONT, 12-MINUTES IN HEAVY FOOT TRAFFIC TO GET TO WORK FROM 1-SIDE TO THE OTHER. WHERES A MASTER AT ARMS TRAFFIC COP WHEN YA NEED HIM? 1ST DIV CLEANED IN FRONT OF THE SMOKE SHOP PASSAGE. 4TH THE BOATS IN THE HANGER BAYS. SO ANYONE REMEMBER WHERE THE GUT IS?? HAPPY-SAILS, I MEAN TRAILS. HOLDEN-BEACH N.C. RETIRED ON MY 82-IRON-HEAD.

Located several friends, but too late:( Time is running out, so if there are any 4th Div mates, from 57 2nd Div, then to 4th Div 1958 – Nov.05,.1960, let’s hear a shout. (billw66chg@roadrunner.com) hurry up can’t live forever!!!!

Served aboard her from 1968 through 1971, Was in E-Div, Motor rewind and later Switchboard #1 below the Mess deck. Two Inservs at Guitmo and two med cruises. Favorite ports were Barcelona and Athens. Many great friends aboard her but lost track of them through the years.

I served 1969 thru 1973 V-4Division. Made second class before seperation. Now in touch with 10 shipmates. Always welcomes more. Great ship, Great Ship Mates.

Served on Rosie 1959 -1962 Young and had the experance of my life. Many memories and good times serving with ll my friends. V-4 Division ( Fuel ) I was a leader of the helo refueling crew and would be very happy to hear from any of my shipmates .

Make my day, any one of the friends I’ve mentioned and those that I just forgot,
I live in Mantua, OH, 30 miles east of Cleveland, 30 miles north of Akron.
John Furney from Canton, OH or D.J. Durkin from McKees Rocks, PA.

Does anyone remember a person by the nickname Squat who service VA-15 from 72-75. He was from Hershey,Pennsylvania. He work on guns and rocket.

Marine detachment 1961 to 1963

Servied aboard Rosie as a EM3 in E division’s flight deck and elevavator electrical shop under the fantail between mid 1959 to Aprial 1962, would enjoy hearing from anyone who servied or knew me during that time to reflect and reminisce on all the fine memories we shared together; like the many pinochle card games and laughs shared together 24/7. 😎
From the exspearance and training affordaded to me during my service aboard FDR, it allowed me to move forward into the electrical construction bussiness field; and now enjoy a great retirement life in SW Florida.