338 - August 20, 1999 8:00 am

Name:

Thomas L.Heritier

Tender:

USS Bushnell AS-15

Comments:

I served on the USS Bushnell AS-15 from Sept 67 to Oct. 68. I have a few pictures and other items that maybe of interest to your site. Would you like them? Thomas L.Heritier

339 - August 19, 1999 9:00 pm

Name:

Dennis Clinefelter

Tender:

USS Simon Lake

Comments:

I spent a little bit of time attached to USS Simon Lake (AS31) over in La Maddalena, working in R10, the Nuclear Repair division. Actually it consisted of 38N, Nuclear Repair and 10D, Nuclear Planning. Just so you can update your page of repair shops on a tender.

340 - August 19, 1999 8:00 pm

Name:

Bob Ennis

Tender:

Proteus

Comments:

I served aboard the Proteus from June 1960-June 1963 when I was discharged from her. Many a night I spent, as an MT striker, doing fire watches while the plug section was secured. My time on the Proteus was probably the most rewarding life experience (other than family) I ever had. We still have friends in Scotland that visit us and we them. Bob Ennis

341 - August 18, 1999 8:00 pm

Name:

Richard Turner

Tender:

Canopus

Comments:

I am presently stationed onboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3). I was on the Canopus from 1988 to 1994 and I am looking for a Canopus decommissioning cruisebook and would like to know if there are any plans for a reunion for crewmembers who proudly served in between the above years.

342 - July 1, 1999 8:00 pm

Name:

Duane R. Conger

Tender:

USS Orion

Comments:

Need ships plans,drawings,photos,of any Fulton Class Tender,pre FRAM conversion. The need for these is so I can build a 51/2' model for permenent display at the Undersea Warfare Museum,at Key Port,Wa. I was aboard the USS Orion in 1954/55/56 in the optical shop. You can get in touch with me by mail Duane R. Conger PO Box 55 Tenino,WA. 98589 1-360-264-2185 for details on the best way to copy and send info. I was also at New London Sub Base,1956/57. Respectfully yours Duane R. Conger OM3 Pres. USS Orion Veterens Historical Org.

343 - June 30, 1999 6:00 pm

Name:

Bruce Packman

Tender:

USS HUNLEYAS-31

Comments:

I am a plankowner off the USS HUNLEY(AS-31) 6-16-62. I was in the PRECOM crew also. I served in the G-div. The great record of the POLARIS boats could not have been achieved without us and I mean PROTEUS, HUNLEY, SIMON LAKE and CANOPUS!!!! Bruce Packman

344 - June 30, 1999 4:00 pm

Name:

Gene Brockington

Tender:

USS MCKEE AS-41

Comments:

I am currently stationed on the USS MCKEE (AS-41) at Subase San Diego. We are getting ready to decommission MCKEE, followed by my own retirement after 24 years. I have been stationed on MCKEE for almost three years, and previously was stationed on USS DIXON (AS-37) for six years. MCKEE's deactivation ceremony is 16 July 99 and we leave for our final voyage to Norfolk on 30 July. Will arrive Norfolk on or about 1 Sept, after transiting the canal and making stops in Aruba and Kings Bay. Going to Naval Station Norfolk where we will disperse the crew by 25 Sep. Gene Brockington

345 - June 29, 1999 8:00 pm

Name:

Jim Taylor

Tender:

Simon Lake

Comments:

Just got back from the AS33 Decommissioning ceremony. It was a very nice ceremony. The Admirals still talk too much though. But over all it was good to see her again. Jim Taylor

346 - June 23, 1999 8:00 pm

Name:

Charles P. Behrent

Tender:

Howard W. Gilmore

Comments:

I was stationed on the Howard W. Gilmore from June 69 to June of 70.The Gilmore underwent an overhaul in the Charleston Naval Shipyard from June to Sept 1969. After overhaul, a shakedown cruise was made to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, which we were subjected to very heavy seas on the way to Cuba, as a hurricane had crossed in front of our path. The Howard W. Gilmore was in Charleston, SC until June of 1970, at which time it was deployed to Key West, Florida. The Gilmore's duties were relieved by the USS Orion, AS-18, of which had come from Norfolk, Va. Hope this helps fill in your missing history, seeing the Gilmore and Orion on your web site brings back many fond memories of my four years in the navy. Charles P. Behrent, Former Instrumentman 2nd class

347 - June 22, 1999 8:00 pm

Name:

Charles P. Behrent

Tender:

Howard W. Gilmore

Comments:

I was stationed on the Howard W. Gilmore from June 69 to June of 70.The Gilmore underwent an overhaul in the Charleston Naval Shipyard from June to Sept 1969. After overhaul, a shakedown cruise was made to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, which we were subjected to very heavy seas on the way to Cuba, as a hurricane had crossed in front of our path. The Howard W. Gilmore was in Charleston, SC until June of 1970, at which time it was deployed to Key West, Florida. The Gilmore's duties were relieved by the USS Orion, AS-18, of which had come from Norfolk, Va. Seeing the Gilmore and Orion on your web site brings back many fond memories of my four years in the navy. Charles P. Behrent Former Instrumentman 2nd class