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Years Served: 1971-1973…SK3 S-1 division. Soap overhaul 1971 and WESPAC 1972-73

Years Served: 1969- 1970…China Beach and cam Ran bay- Market Time . Seal Team 1 assault boat coxswain

Years Served: 10/1982 – 05/1985…My name is Dale Graham and I was on board the Ranger from 10/1982 to 05/1985. I was in the P-3 division, in the Boiler Repair Shop. 8) I got there as an E-1, and when I transfered I was an EN3 (E-4). The Ranger was my first ship, and we made the “Crash & Burn” Cruise…Westpac ’83-84. We hit the USS Wichita during an unrep, and then later on we had a major class B main space fire, loosing six shipmates. (R.I.P.) And we did 135 days in the Persian Gulf…..exciting cruise…NOT!!! Dale96818@yahoo.com

Years Served: 1975-1978…Hi all, especially those in s-2 and s-5 division. I have many fond memories of those days on board the TOP GUN of the pacific fleet. Enjoyed the westpac cruise in 1976! :D

Years Served: 1984-1988…Hello! I am a former Rangerman that worked in the X-1 Admin Print Shop. I retired from the USN in 2004 and she was my first Ship! Write me if you’d like to, i will try to respond to each e-mail.