278 - July 9, 2001 8:00 pm

Name:

Kenneth Lambert

Tender:

USS Holland

Comments:

I wanted to correct a mistake made about USS Holland's overhaul of 1982. I was in the Deck/Crane Division from 1980-1983 as a 3rd class Boatswains Mate. We pulled into Charleston, SC in mid February of 1982 (somewhee around the 22nd) and we left Charleston, headed for Gitmo, Cuba around the end of March of 1983. We returned to Charleston on April 5, 1983. I know this because I left Holland on April 19, 1983, headed for home as this was the end of my enlistment. I really enjoyed my time on USS Holland , both in holyloch, and in Charleston. I was in the S-1 Div., and the Deck department where I stood watches and duty, including, Damage Control, Rad Con, and Backup Alert Force. I went on to serve three more years in the Reserve Fleet , leaving, as a 2nd Class Boatswains Mate, to enter College. I would like to hear from former shipmates .

279 - June 29, 2001 8:00 pm

Name:

Ron Johnson

Tender:

USS Hunley

Comments:

I was in Holy Loch, Scotland from 1963 until 1966. Looking at reliving some of the past with old but young USS Hunley Sailors. I was an electrician in the ships company not repair division. Great fun those days!!! Dunoon, Greenock and of course Glasgow!!!.

280 - April 20, 2001 8:00 pm

Name:

Stephanie J. Williamson

Tender:

USS Canopus

Comments:

I served very proudly aboard Canopus in the S-2 Division from 12/92 to 4/94. I was a young, married MS3 at the time. I worked in Vegtable Prep., Cook on Watch, and the Night Cook for my last 7 months prior to my return to the real world here in Indiana. I have put together a decent scrapbook from my time onboard and will never forget those spaces and places she used to make us all a family. While I am very busy with my family (husband Paul, daughter Rachel- 6, and son PJ- 9 mos.) And my career . I own and operate a very successful housekeeping business in the Indianapolis area and surrounding cities (4.5 years now). I will make time to correspond with anyone who remembers me, wants to try to, or has any relationship or contact with any of my dear shipmates. I miss you all very much!!! I have been out for some 7 years now and I still cry and yearn for my Canopus. One would think that I buried my entire family the day of the decom. Ceremony...I actually had been back for several visits prior to the ceremony, once she had returned from Va. I Even put my cooks uniform back on and proudly donned my crow on last time to aid my fellow MS's in the preparation necessary for the reception to be a smashing success. That was nearly 6 mos. After I left Canopus as a crew member from Norfolk on 28 April 1994, to fly back to Jax. And my husband of now nearly 12 years, and pursue my degree in Criminal Justice, which I achieved, graduating with Honors from Georgia Military College in June,1996. To this day, I thank the U.S.S. Canopus and her compliment for enabling me to have gone so far, and reap soooo much.... Please get in touch with me. I would Love to hear from anyone out there who can type.

281 - April 17, 2001 8:00 pm

Name:

Ricky Smiddy former TM2

Tender:

AS12 & AS19)

Comments:

Dear Tendertales, I thought that you would enjoy seeing the article that was written up in the Stars and Stripes [

282 - April 15, 2001 8:00 pm

Name:

Dean Callaway

Tender:

USS LY Spear AS-36

Comments:

I was assigned aboard the Spear in September 1970 and joined her in the ship yard in Portsmouth Navel Ship, Va in Oct of 1970. I have a few stories about life and events aboard if you are interested.

283 - April 5, 2001 8:00 pm

Name:

Santino Angelo's daughter

Tender:

USS BUSHNELL

Comments:

My Father, Santino Angelo, sailed on the USS BUSHNELL from 1955-1959. He was part of the repair division and also played softball for the Navy while he was stationed in Key West. I know he would like to hear from some of his old shipmates. Hope to hear from you soon. Sharon Angelo

284 - March 17, 2001 7:00 pm

Name:

John Kleis

Tender:

Bushnell

Comments:

I was on the Bushnell in 69 and 70. We decommissioned Her. I was a cook striker. I remember having to red lead one of the elevator shafts when we were closing shop. We decided it would be easier to just throw the 5 gallon pail down the shaft and then go in after it and smear it around. I spent most of my time fishing out on the outer pier. Love them tarpon! I was on the Fulton also till fall of 71. I was on the boat crew there. I remember spraying ether on the Lorna Doons when we were loading stores then feeding them to the birds. How stupid that was. But they sure acted silly trying to fly. I remember playing alot of Led Zepplin on the 8 track I had in my rack. We would bring it up on deck at night. Would sure like to hear from any shipmates! John Kleis fromgardiner NY

285 - February 26, 2001 7:00 pm

Name:

Dennis Badurina

Tender:

USS Frank Cable, AS-40

Comments:

I served aboard the USS Frank Cable, AS-40, from pre-commisioning in Norfolk (summer of 1979), till my discharge in September of 1982. I'm looking to get back in touch with old friends from that point in her history, particularly the following folk (Sorry if I get the names mis-spelled, guy's) Don Starkweather (GM2?) Kim *Skeeter* Ries (MM3) Frank mccord (MM3) Carl *Doc* Thurmond (??) Arnold Rapp (EN3?) C. Owen Force (??2)...or anyone else who i've forgotten to mention. Dennis Badurina

286 - February 20, 2001 7:00 pm

Name:

Harry mcafee, Lt, USN (ret)

Tender:

L Y Spear

Comments:

I just came upon this web page and had a look at the L Y Spear info. I was disappointed that it didn't list the CO who put her in commission at Quincy, Mass ... Captain Ghormley. I am a plank owner. I went to her during construction at Quincy as Assistant Repair Officer, and retired from her in 1972 at Norfolk. I was the senior OOD below the Navigator, and was on the bridge during her shakedown, and subsequent maneuvering watches, GQ and Gen Emergencies, and during her training at Guantanimo Bay before she joined the Fleet at Norfolk in Squadron Six. I also did a short tour on USS Orion as Nuc Repair Officer. Wrote her Nuc Repair Manual, Quality Control Manual, and co-authored her Radiation-Contamination Control Manual for Nuc repair work. That was just prior to going to Spear. Thanks. Harry mcafee, Lt, USN (ret) Jane, Missouri

287 - February 14, 2001 7:00 pm

Name:

Carl D. Willmon III

Tender:

Proteus AS 19

Comments:

I am a proud ex-proteus sailor (80-84). I recently read on your site that the "Ol Pro" was finally towed out and "put away". My Question is this Is there any way, or any person that could get me a "piece of her" ? All I want is just a chunck of metal from her. I know this sounds realy bizarre, but that ship was a (the ) part of my life for 4 years.