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Years Served: 1987 TO 1990…At the time, I couldn’t wait to get out of the navy. Now 24 years later, I understand what it has meant to me. I loved the ship, but not the time away from my family.

Steve Taylor

Years Served: 1976…I was enroute to the USS Forrestal on March 5, 1976 when I was involved in a severe accident. I never got the chance to board the ship to perform my rate of A B . My love for the navy and naval aviation has never diminished. It has been a struggle for me every since the date mentioned above for never accomplishing my mission. I still consider this My Ship! May God continue to bless America!

steve gause

Years Served: 1976…I was enroute to the USS Forrestal on March 5, 1976 when I was involved in a severe accident. I never got the chance to board the ship to perform my rate of A B . My love for the navy and naval aviation has never diminished. It has been a struggle for me every since the date mentioned above for never accomplishing my mission. I still consider this My Ship! May God continue to bless America!

steve gause

Years Served: 1956-1957…I served aboard the USS Forrestal in 1956 and 1957. I

Ronald F.Bertle

Years Served: 1957 thru 1957…I am a proud Veteran of the USS Forrestal, the biggest carrier in the world at

Richard V. Sorgi ADR3

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