Years Served: 1966-1967…Was only on-board a little over a year, in Brooklyn, but have good memories -retired now, living the good life in Colo Spgs, CO.
Years Served: 1951 1952…Nickname was also finly. Served aboard as radarman 3rd class.
Years Served: 1962 1964…LIVING IN NORTHERN CAL. RETIRED FROM US FOREST SERVICE 1997
Years Served: 1 year on board as reserve in Brooklyn 1970. Retired as BMC…This was my first time away since arriving straight from boot camp. Got sent to Deck 1st div. and it work me up quick, but it did help me for future transfers to 8 other DD’s; 4 carriers and 3 YTM’s plus other locations and active recalls. 27+ years went fast and would do it again!!! :)
Years Served: 1958 TO 1967…THE BEST SHIP THAT I WAS EVER ON BOARD. J.D.
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Years Served: 1966-1967…Was only on-board a little over a year, in Brooklyn, but have good memories -retired now, living the good life in Colo Spgs, CO.
Years Served: 1951 1952…Nickname was also finly. Served aboard as radarman 3rd class.
Years Served: 1962 1964…LIVING IN NORTHERN CAL. RETIRED FROM US FOREST SERVICE 1997
Years Served: 1 year on board as reserve in Brooklyn 1970. Retired as BMC…This was my first time away since arriving straight from boot camp. Got sent to Deck 1st div. and it work me up quick, but it did help me for future transfers to 8 other DD’s; 4 carriers and 3 YTM’s plus other locations and active recalls. 27+ years went fast and would do it again!!! :)
Years Served: 1958 TO 1967…THE BEST SHIP THAT I WAS EVER ON BOARD. J.D.