291 - January 13, 2001 7:00 pm

Name:

Ed Hall

Tender:

Anthedon

Comments:

I was on the Anthedon from April 1944 thru February 1946. Would love to hear from any shipmates. Ed Hall

292 - December 22, 2000 7:00 pm

Name:

Louann " Joker" Riddle

Tender:

USS Dixon as 37

Comments:

I was saddened at the thought that she is no longer in service. I remeber the first time that I saw her. Fresh out of DC A school. I was awed by her size and knew I would stay lost forever. She was my home for 2 and a half years - from March 1988 'till August 1990. The first time I left the continental US was safe inside those bulkheads. I saw Hawaii, dolphins, and whales from her. My memories are many and will last the rest of my life. This country girl from Oklahoma learned alot about life and to find my place in life. I had wondered if she was still in service. It is sad to think that no longer will "On the Road Again" play as she gets underway. To all those that I served with I hope for you lifes best and blessing. Louann " Joker" Riddle

293 - December 4, 2000 7:00 pm

Name:

CS3 Michael "Beetle" P. Bailey

Tender:

Proteus

Comments:

Served on Proteus from Dec 71 thru Sep 73. She was my first assignment from Boot Camp, NTC-RTC, San Diego. I was cook on duty when the stowaway was released in Brisbane. She was escorted through the after mess decks, got a good look and she was not the "Twiggy" type. Her "boyfriend" was one of my mess cooks. The striker who was on watch when the boiler blew, was one of my mess cooks. Reading over the stories brought back some good and not so good memories. I would not trade them. Andy's Hut...oh yeah! The yacht club...good times. The yard period at Mare Island...not so good. But the liberty was great!

294 - November 27, 2000 7:00 pm

Name:

Sherwin E. "Eddie" Hoffman

Tender:

USS Antaeus

Comments:

I served on the USS Antaeus during the early 1940's. I would love to hear from any fellow "tender-shipmates". Thanks, Eddie Hoffman

295 - November 10, 2000 7:00 pm

Name:

Michael Murray

Tender:

Hunley

Comments:

I went aboard the Hunley in November of 1968, right out of "a school", where I was taught to be a patternmaker. I was eventually assigned to the carpenter shop, R-7 div., under Chief Reeves. Looking back on my service I have found my time was well spent and I had the opportunity to meet some knowledgeable, interesting, and wonderful guys. The Hunley was going to Guam, my time was short so in June, I believe, of 1971, I was transferred to the Orion. Once again I was uder Chief Reeves, in the carpenter shop, as he was transferred also. I left the service in December of that same year. I would sure like to hear from anyone from the carpenter shops of either ship, that may have served with me. Chief, where are you and Padlo or Spurgeon, Finnesy, Dulin, Skipper or Clem?

296 - October 29, 2000 7:00 pm

Name:

Rick Breci

Tender:

USS Holland

Comments:

I was aboard the USS Holland from March of 91 to just before she left in June or July of 92 for Guam, I worked in the IC and had some fun times there. If anyone was on the Holland at these times please get in touch with me. Rick Breci

297 - October 27, 2000 8:00 pm

Name:

Les Kinmon

Tender:

Canopus

Comments:

I was aboard the Canopus from Oct 65 till Sept 67. I was in R-2 div. Shop 31. I would like to hear from any others who here there in that time period.

298 - October 13, 2000 8:00 pm

Name:

Eric Shellhamer

Tender:

Simon Lake

Comments:

My most treasured Marine Corps memories are from my tour on the Simon Lake AS 33. I was a Sgt of the Guard from 85-86. We even rescued Haitians from a sinking boat on our way to GITMO. We spent a HOT summer stranded in Mississippi! The CO was Capt Itkin. And he like his Marines! Heres to ALL the crew members from the Simon Lake and all the FUN we had. CHEERS! Sgt Eric Shellhamer USS Simon Lake MARDET

299 - October 4, 2000 8:00 pm

Name:

Art Weed

Tender:

Comments:

I was stationed at PMOLANT for 2 1/2 years in the late 60's and wonder if anyone knows of anyway or of any site on the internet where I might find some of my friends from PMO. I worked in the Priority One requirements section and remember working with the AS-31, AS-32 and AS-33. Art Weed

300 - September 8, 2000 8:00 pm

Name:

Larry Brunner

Tender:

Fulton

Comments:

I served aboard the Fulton from Apr 1960 to Jul 1964 in the optical shop. One interesting item for which I never found an answer. A WWII periscope was stored in a vertical position in the forward uptake and was finally removed during a yard period in 1963. Does anyone know when the periscope was stored and why? Larry Brunner