Years Served: 1967 to 1969…I was aboard the Epperson during our crossing of the equator ( have a few films showing the pollywog/shellback ceremony) My nickname was ‘Sticky STGN3. When I first came aboard Senior Master Chief Wallin was the third Division’s Senior non-com and a LTJG West was the third Division Offficer. Have quite a few photos.My buddie Vince Volk and his sidekick Randy were in most of these photos.
Years Served: 1970…Onboard from June to November 1970. I was an MM1 at the time in charge of the after engine room. Living in Kentucky at the present time.
Years Served: October 1972 to November 1974…The Epperson was my first ship after graduating from boot camp and MR A School. Ship deployed shortly after I reported on board. Did my first WestPac and as a 19 year old was in total awe of what I was going through. I stood watch in the enginerooms as a throttleman. Great bunch of guys! Will never forget the liberty calls in Subic! It was a cherry poppin memory. It was the beginning of a 23 year career that included 8 ships and three shore tours. I loved every minute of it. Wish I could do it all over again!
Years Served: 1970-1971…Was heloed aboard off of Vietnam from the USS Kitty Hawk to relieve 1st Class IC Man who was past his discharge date. I got out of sling and he got in, so much for IC Gang turn-over. After West-Pac finished ended up going back to submarines in Pearl. Charlie Kruger IC1
Years Served: Feb ‘68 – Dec ’69…Hi all, I served aboard the Epperson, first on the deck force for a few months, then was transfered to Radio. There was an opening in the radio room early in my 719 assignment, and because I was an amateur radio operator, I got the job. I loved the assignment, and enjoyed the tour greatly. I very ready to leave the service at the end of the last Nam tour in the latter half of 1969, but it was a great experience. I don’t remember many names of shipmates, but Vince Volk and a fellow named Loven come to mind, as well as the 1st class boatswains mate, Tucker, the other 1st class Boatswains mate – black, and whose name won’t come to mind at the moment. Chief Melton and Captain Wallace, are others. I haven’t thought on any of these things for many, many years. Brian SN3
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Years Served: 1967 to 1969…I was aboard the Epperson during our crossing of the equator ( have a few films showing the pollywog/shellback ceremony) My nickname was ‘Sticky STGN3. When I first came aboard Senior Master Chief Wallin was the third Division’s Senior non-com and a LTJG West was the third Division Offficer. Have quite a few photos.My buddie Vince Volk and his sidekick Randy were in most of these photos.
Years Served: 1970…Onboard from June to November 1970. I was an MM1 at the time in charge of the after engine room. Living in Kentucky at the present time.
Years Served: October 1972 to November 1974…The Epperson was my first ship after graduating from boot camp and MR A School. Ship deployed shortly after I reported on board. Did my first WestPac and as a 19 year old was in total awe of what I was going through. I stood watch in the enginerooms as a throttleman. Great bunch of guys! Will never forget the liberty calls in Subic! It was a cherry poppin memory. It was the beginning of a 23 year career that included 8 ships and three shore tours. I loved every minute of it. Wish I could do it all over again!
Years Served: 1970-1971…Was heloed aboard off of Vietnam from the USS Kitty Hawk to relieve 1st Class IC Man who was past his discharge date. I got out of sling and he got in, so much for IC Gang turn-over. After West-Pac finished ended up going back to submarines in Pearl. Charlie Kruger IC1
Years Served: Feb ‘68 – Dec ’69…Hi all, I served aboard the Epperson, first on the deck force for a few months, then was transfered to Radio. There was an opening in the radio room early in my 719 assignment, and because I was an amateur radio operator, I got the job. I loved the assignment, and enjoyed the tour greatly. I very ready to leave the service at the end of the last Nam tour in the latter half of 1969, but it was a great experience. I don’t remember many names of shipmates, but Vince Volk and a fellow named Loven come to mind, as well as the 1st class boatswains mate, Tucker, the other 1st class Boatswains mate – black, and whose name won’t come to mind at the moment. Chief Melton and Captain Wallace, are others. I haven’t thought on any of these things for many, many years. Brian SN3