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Years Served: 4…SK2 Walter W. McKeever – I was storekeeper on the USS Henderson from 1966 to 1969. I left the Hendy on October 3, 1969 which was 39 years ago.

Years Served: 1977-1979…I came aboard in December ’77 right out of C school (just in time for sandblasting @ Long Beach Naval Shipyard) and served until November ’79, after which I transferred to shore duty in Coronado. Remembering WA division (ping-jockey or not): Derek Lovett, Jeff Thompson, Ron Hall, Dave Brodehl, Mike Brown, Chief Worrell … the big cruise to Newport, Oregon; Seattle; San Diego; Manzanillo; Acapulco!

Years Served: 1966-1969…I came on board in November of 66 after a year of schooling. Left for wespac in January I was a radioman and enjoyed the air conditioning all the time. Made 2 wespac trips and traveled up and down the California cost before I got out in 69 in Valajo

Years Served: 1967-1968…I reported to the Henderson in 1967 and was assigned to WH Division (DASH) where John Stephenson was the petty officer in charge. Upon his promotion to Chief, I took his place as division PO. In December 1968 I was transferred to the USS Arnold J. Isbell DD-869. I was honorably discharged in July 1971 and went to work for Pacific Telephone Company until 1984 when my job went to AT&T. I retired in 1999 in Aurora, Colorado, settled in Salida, Colorado and now RV with my wife.

Years Served: Jan. 1972 to June 1973 active, Sept. 1973 to 1975 reserve.…I was a sonarman E4. I came aboard in Jan. of 72. We went into dry dock pretty soon after that in Long Beach. In Nov. of 72 we went on a Wespac till June of 73. I came back to the Hendy as a Reservist till 75. I have had contact with John Ramsey who lives in Colorado. It would be nice to hear from other shipmates.