Larry Lefoy - 06/23/00 13:37:51
My Email:llefoy@msn.com

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Walt Abbey - 06/20/00 04:38:16
My Email:lfsabbey@prodigy.net

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Served in VFP-63 on westpac cruise 1970.I have lots of memories of that. Not all good. We lost a pilot on that cruise, Lt. Joe Klugg, he was a good man and I think of him often. I live in Vallejo Ca. and I would see the "O" Boat just about every day. A sa sight and a bad ending for a once proud and mighty warship.

Mike Tandy - 06/18/00 15:25:06
My Email:michael.tandy@gte.net

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I served aboard the Oriskany on the 67 Westpac cruise with VA-163 (Saints) as a Plane Captain (Brown Shirt). I think about those times and the guys I served with frequently. Thanks for the Web page.

Elfred Williams - 06/18/00 07:54:08
My Email:GIZMOEPLRS@aol.com

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I was in OE Div from 8/65 thru 12/66. All the fire fighting training at Treasure Island waiting for ET school paid off.

Rich Petrushun (CT1-USNR-r) - 06/13/00 22:58:40
My Email:petrock71@cs.com

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I was searching various websites for information regarding the casualties that occurred during the flare locker fire of Oct. 26, 1966. My former unit's CO was transferred from our ship, the USS Constellation, a month prior to the fire. I only came on board the Connie in late July, so I am sad to say I forgot his name. I was hoping that view- ing the list of names on the memorial page would have jogged my memory, but too many LT's are listed. I don't know how many good sailors lost their lives that day. I know the Oriskany was coming out to relieve us at Yankee Station during that time. Any way of finding out who was killed that day? My group was the in Communications Tech- nicians (all of us were CT's)so I would imagine that was the group he would have commanded. Just hoping for some information. Thanks for a very nice website. Regards, Rich Petrushun USS Constellation & USS Kitty Hawk, July-Nov.1966

Don Garner - 06/10/00 12:26:49
My Email:donaldfgarner@hotmail>com

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I served aboard the Oriskany during 1965 and 1966. I was an AE1 in VF-162. My nickname was "Black Cloud". Would like to hear from any one who was in the Squadron during this time.

Steve Boling - 06/02/00 13:23:17
My Email:mhboling@juno.com

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Just found your web site. Was on "THE BIG O" from 12/66 to 2/68, S-1 Division. Claim to fame, missed ship's movement in Sasebo, Japan in '67. Having too much fun. Great job on the site.

Edward O. Nalley - 05/30/00 21:20:07
My Email:enalley@netdoor.com

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Correction: I served aboard the "Mighty O" from Mar. 1956 until Dec. 1956. ETSN When I transfered it was to the USS Lofberg DD759 and I served aboard the Lofberg until June 1959.

Edward O. Nalley ET-3 - 05/30/00 16:22:25
My Email:enalley@netdoor.com

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I served abord the "Mighty O" Mar 1956 to Dec 1956 when she was put out of commission for major overhaul. From there I went aboard the USS Lofberg DD 759 and served aboard her until June 1959.

Robert (Bob) Casey - 05/30/00 02:13:16
My Email:rbcasey@msn.com

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AO1, G-Div, Flight Deck LPO 11/64~11/66.

Robert Pizanie - 05/20/00 20:55:51
My Email:oitsubob2@hotmail.com

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Your site is very good. I was happy my wife found it. I was in the 1st div. from 1964 to 1967. Outside of boot camp I spent all my navy time on the Big O. The fire is something that will always be with me. The Life magazine article has my picture in it. I m one of the guys holding a life line to someone searching for sailors that need help. I'm standing with Dankers, Nisler, and my Chief whose name I can't remember. I remember taking my shirt off to cover my mouth, and some one handing me the yellow airdal shirt I'm wearing in the picture. Being regular ships crew, it took alot to put that shirt on, (only kidding). I was very greatful to have that shirt because of the heat. Thanks again for the site.

tom thompson - 05/19/00 11:42:56
My Email:bpthompson@usachoice

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g division 66 69 was not there when fire broken foot at subic bay

Dennis Shepherd - 05/17/00 15:04:53
My Email:Dennis.Shepherd@wpafb.af.mil

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Found the website by luck, Happy we finally have one, Looking for Scott and Warren 1974 thru 1976

Larry Lefoy - 05/15/00 11:20:53
My Email:llefoy@msn.com

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Bob RAT mendel - 05/13/00 04:47:21
My Email:nuck38@webtv.com

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3rd div. 65-68.I wasn't the pride of the Navy, but I was there. Your page is very saddening. Especialy Alvin Shifflett BM3. His knickname was Snuffy. A short almost comic looking guy. You could tell he was from the South before he opened his mouth. He had a very funny way about himself. He was a walking good time. He was one of the first people that I met when I came on board the first time. He was in 3rd. Division then. I felt real bad when he was transfered to the 1st division. As it happened, it was the worst thing for Snuffy. To this day I still think about him now and again. He had a michifous smile and you knew he was always up to some kind of joke. R.I.P. Snuffy. You'll live as long as I do. We were only kids doing a mans job the best we could. We were Sailors. That's what we did. and we grew up.

Wayne Shutt - 05/11/00 03:44:55
My Email:wshutt@stargate.net

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Reported aboard in '64,when she was in the yards. Got out in Jan. '66. AO3, G Division, O2 Crew. I still miss her.

George Hammontree - 05/08/00 11:35:09
My Email:georgeh@tri-lakes.net

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I was assigned to the Oriskany about 4 Months before she was finished. Was assigned to the flight deck crew, and then to repair 8. & trained as a hotsuitman. Worked as that for over a year. Went on the Med. trip & also the trip around the Horn of South Am rica. Was discharded in San Diago, Sep. 1952 before she went to Korea.

Bob Koper - 04/24/00 17:46:08
My Email:rakoper@yahoo.com

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As a member of VA-23 and VA-153 I served aboard the USS Oriskany from 1969 - 1972.

ogledaniell - 04/22/00 04:04:24
My Email:mkogle@earthlink.net

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I was inv-1 div. looking for shipmates of the same

HARRY McGEE - 04/21/00 04:50:13
My Email:hmcgee1@bellsouth.net

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Served onboard from 62-65 in Second Division. Would like to hear from anyone during this time period. You have a great site, nice to see someone put forth this effort.

ROGER WINTERS - 04/20/00 05:10:06
My Email:RAINEY 1950

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SERVING ON DENNIS J BUCKLEY DD 808 STOOD BY YOU GUYS THAT DAY IN THE GULF YOU DONT FORGET A DAY LIKE THAT.

Damian Delaney - 04/17/00 02:32:48
My Email:DamianDelaney@aol.com

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BM3 1st Division, USS Oriskany 1969-1973. I have many fond memories of Oriskany, the ship, the outstanding crew and a very special time in my life. Thanks for the website.

Jerry Salter - 04/11/00 14:43:12
My Email:jerreldwade@home.com

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I was aboard Oriskany with VF-194 in '69 WESTPAC cruise. As an AME-2,I was in charge of the Egress Shop. I was aboard and working in the shop when a fire broke out in the aft hangar deck, two levels above our shop-I believe the hydraulics test shop! I wit essed numerous sailors being burned, risking their lives to put out the fire and the subsequent aftermath. I don't mean to degrade your site (it is fantastic and a job well done!), but don't you believe these sailors deserve an honorable mention also??? They served in an heroic manner also and contributed to the "fire boat's" reputation! I was one of the terriorfied sailors trapped on the fantail that day-I still remember it very well. Once again-a very good website and a job well done!

gale hickey - 04/06/00 02:16:44
My Email:galehickey@aol.com

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MY BROTHER RODNEY HICKEY SPENT TIME ON "THE MIGHTY O". DID NOT KNOW UNTIL TONITE THAT A WEB PAGE EXISTED.

Bill Hanna - 04/04/00 05:10:52
My Email:HannaBHanna@aol.com

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Thanks for a great job! Your memories help me to relate to my children about our wonderful ship. I salute you!

RICHARD MELOVICH - 04/01/00 17:20:53
My Email:audreymelovich@netscape.net

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I served in the navy on board the USS ORISKANY between the years of oct.1962 to oct. 1964 and was a aviation bowsman mate E-5 I also worked for the catholic chaplain A

Jim Pfau MM/3 - 03/16/00 17:35:17
My Email:n.a.

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Served from 3-65 to 11-68 "M" Div Aft Engine Room. No e-mail yet, but would like to hear from old shipmates. 9915 N Syracuse St. Portland Oregon 97203

Phil Schmalle IC/3 - 03/14/00 17:35:07
My Email:pschmalle@ados.com

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Haven't been able to get away from this site since finding it. Never thought I'd get a lump in my throat thinking about the "O" Boat. I've been trying to locate some of the guys in the ol I.C. gang, especially the upper decks crew. These sites are great and really stir up the memories. Served from 7-66 to 10-68, M.C.'s and Sound Power Shop. Love to hear from old shipmates and "A" school classmates (1-66 to 6-66).

Thomas J. Brink - 03/10/00 14:39:17
My Email:tom.brink@stpaul.com

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I came aboard the Oriskany (O-Boat) in mid cruise in September 1969 and was in the M division in #3 engineroom. I was latter transferred to the Steam heat shop A-2 Division in Decemberr of 1969 until March of 1973. When I made MM 1/c I took over as the PO for the Hydraulics Group A-1 Division until March of 1973 I have cruise books for the 1970 and 1972 westpac deployments. I had purchased the 1972 cruise book but I never did receive it. Does any one have one that i can read and return? Tom Brink

Ed Roberts - 03/10/00 02:27:22
My Email:eroberts@eatel.net

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I served aboard the Big"O" in 1962-63. The first naval air strikes against N.V.N and Loas came from her decks around the time JFK Was shot.

Robbie - 03/10/00 02:16:39
My Email:eroberts@eatel.net

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Was aboard the Big "O" in 1962-63 with va-165 as a plane captain on 513 The gas burners A1H Skyraider

Art Goldstein - 03/08/00 17:19:18
My Email:artgoldstein@aol.co

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Will read anything about the ORISKANY as I served on her from Dec. 1951- July 1953 on the hanger deck {V-5 Division}

Larry Lefoy - 03/08/00 11:48:06
My Email:llefoy@msn.com

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David R. Petroff - 03/05/00 22:45:24
My Email:Piepete@aol.com

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I was a Radioman third class aboard the USS Oriskany for westpac 65.

Kinyon, William A. - B Div. # 4 fireroom - 03/01/00 03:36:20
My Email:carolmckin@yahoo.com

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USS Oriskany '65-December 1968. Great memories. Great times. The only year book I bought was '66 and look at it now and then. Live in Grass Valley, CA.

Raymond Iglecia - 02/26/00 19:59:17
My Email:iglecia@msn.com

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Was there from 1968/70 2 westpac cruises.I was Senior Medical officer Very proud of my time and memories.My nickname was "papa" God blees all of you and our budies that stayed behind

roger dexter - 02/22/00 14:00:49
My URL:radchoo@aol.com
My Email:radchoo@aol.com

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i just read your notes on the fire of the oriskany from 1966. and remember it very well,you have brought into account.just about all that had happen that day on oct 26. 1966 ?0726 in the morning, i enjoyed reading it and remembering..i was also on the shi at that time as you may have well guessed....may the men that have lost there lives in the fire rest in peace..again thank you for your story for letting me read it and may god bless,, r.a. dexter chicago illinois

john sequeira - 02/18/00 16:54:16
My Email:jandmsequeira@thegrid.net

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hi: i was on dd 805 chevalier we were the first ship outboard during the nov.6th momorial and burial at sea and returned home with cva 64. does any one rember a salor washed over the side of the black after refueling off oriskany. we were at life guard st tion i was on the bridge, his name was john robert brock, we were 3 days out of the states, he left a wife and as i remember 3 children. we were sorry we were not able to reach him in time, seas were high,water was cold, he had no life jacket on and was u able to reach the flotation devise a short distance from him. very good site, thanks john sequeira, first dev.

BILLY FOSTER - 02/14/00 00:54:25
My Email:CRYSTAOOO@AOL

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I was aboard oriskany 66@67.I was a adj3 in vf-162.Since i found these pages (thanks),it has bought back memories,good,and also sad.I found my west-pac 65-66-67,after a 13 year mis-placement.

BILLY FOSTER - 02/14/00 00:53:53
My Email:CRYSTAOOO@AOL

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I was aboard oriskany 66@67.I was a adj3 in vf-162.Since i found these pages (thanks),it has bought back memories,good,and also sad.I found my west-pac 65-66-67,after a 13 year mis-placement.

L.J. KORDEL - 02/13/00 05:06:51
My Email:janbarb99@aol.com

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HAD THE GOOD FORTUNE TO SERVE ON THE MIGHTY O WHILE A MEMBER OF VF-192 MAR-SEPT-1955.WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY FORMER SHIPMATE FROM VF-192 DURING THAT PERIOD. MY LAST NAME AT THE TIME WAS KORDELASINSKI..FORMER AO3

PETE TRELIN - 02/11/00 01:36:01
My Email:staruck@ccpc.net

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Was in VF-162 for the 66-67-68 cruises plane cpt.and supply dept s-6

Eric Borman - 02/05/00 16:24:55
My Email:pescador@gis.net

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I was serving in the Machine Shop at the time of the fire. My Damage Control station was in the #2 Main Locker. After everyone else left to fight the fire I another were the only ones left in the locker. During the fire I spent most of my time trying to l cate extra firefighting gear. After the fire was out we were the ones that took the dead down to the refers. I have been an EMT for 20 years and when I have gone to structure fires there are times that the smell will bring me right back to the day of the ire.

Lew Johnson - 02/04/00 02:14:28
My Email:ljo344@airmail.net

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My brother LTJG William A Johnson was an A4 pilot (VA-164 - Ghostriders) who was lost in the fire. On one mission over HaiPhong, he got the DFC for dropping a stick squarely on several fuel barges and a tug as they pulled away from a tanker. He said it wa one of the few times folks on the big "O" and other ships on Yankee Station could actually see the results of the Air Wing going to war (huge cloud of smoke). I have a letter from him describing a flight where he squeezed some bakelite juice. If it would be appropriate in your estimation after you've had a chance to read it, is there someplace on your site where others might want to read about a mission? Thanks for your website, my tennage son called me at work today to tell me about finding it. I have really enjoyed taking it all in! Lew Johnson

Jim Patterson - 01/30/00 07:54:06
My Email:Idr150mph@aol.com

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I served on the "O" Boat from 4/75 until Decommissioning in Alameda in Sept 76. V-2 div Catapults. Some of us tried to drink one beer in each club Starting with the first one near Shit River on Magsaysay Drive in Olongapo City. Our plan was to go up the s reet and back down the other side, we never made it. During our last cruise, we had a large wave rip the catwalk off the Starboard bow. Landed an F8 into the barracade, We visited Hong Kong, went to the "forbidden rooftops", Hung out in the Indian Ocean I guess the captain didn't have any other place to go At least we had some sticks to tie us over.

J. BERT MAHONEY - 01/16/00 20:46:16
My Email:JBERT4@GATEWAY.NET

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I WAS ON THE 65,66,67 CRUISES IN VA-163 AE-2 WHEN I GOT OUT MANY MANY MEMORIES

Alex Noll - 01/15/00 05:20:17
My Email:miskee@mindspring.com

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I served on Oriskany from 67 to 71. I joined her in dry dock at Hunters Point after completing radar school at Treasure Island. Naturally I didnt realize the once in a lifetime opportunity it really was. Too bad youth is wasted on the young.

Jerald L Durst - 01/12/00 02:24:11
My Email:adurst@uslink.net

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Served april 1960 - thru July 1964 Left ship in Bremerton, Wash. in 1964 MR2 Looking for "A" Division crew?

David M. Staruck - 01/04/00 00:48:58
My Email:staruck@ccpc.com

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I served aboard with VF-162 on the 66 & 67 West Pac. Cruises as a Plane Capt. in 66 & with power plants (Jet Engine Mec.) in 67. I remember the day of the fire as though it was yesterday.

JACK GRIEVES - 12/31/99 16:16:14
My Email:COMPACTORJACK@AOL.COM

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WAS A GMT2 (W DIV) WHEN I WENT ABOARD THE ORISKANY IN SUBIC BAY IN 1969 WESTPAC CRUISE. AT THAT TIME I ALREADY HAD OVER 6 YRS IN THE NAV BUT THIS WAS MY FIRST SHIP AND I HAD TO WATCH SOME SEAMAN TO FIND OUT HOW TO BOARD THE SHIP AND WHAT TO SAY. ITS VERY UNNY NOW. LOVED THE SHIP AND IT REALLY IS SAD TO HEAR OF HER BEING SCRAPPED. NOT A FITTING END TO SO FINE A SHIP!

Jim Graves - 12/24/99 06:27:03
My Email:Trssehunt@aol.com

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severd on cv-43 6-80 to6-84 v-1

RICHARD H. KING - 12/17/99 16:22:44
My Email:KING12534AOL.COM

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WAS ABOARD FROM 3/51 TO 11/54 - MED.CRUISE - ROUND CAPE HORN. (1ST CARRIER TO ROUND THE CAPE. DONE 3 TOURS IN KOREA. MIGHTY O CREIDATED WITH 2 MIGS SHOT DOWN AND 3RD DAMAGED. MADE MOVIE ABOARD SHIP: BRIDGES OF TOKO-RI: WM. HOLDEN, GRACE KELLY, MI KY ROONEY, FREDERICK MARCH AND EARL HOLLIMAN. HAVE MOVIE. VERY GOOD STORY. WAS YN3 - GUNNERY OFFICE - "FOX" DIVISION.

BT3 Jerry Combs - 12/15/99 19:22:24
My Email:dbest@umi.com

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1966-69

alan kennedy - 12/14/99 02:48:29
My Email:alanofcri@aol.com

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hi from a 69 crew member

Dave Davis - 11/23/99 00:38:29
My Email:Kc6old@aol.com

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I "RAN HOOKS" aboard the "O" (aguably the most dangerous job of all... And NEVER got over it.) Dave AOC(D) Retired

Louie Nordbye - 11/19/99 03:38:53
My Email:LouieDuck@aol.com

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This would be Senior LTjg (Pacific) VA-163/'66 and I'm putting this Olde Skyhawk into a very slow roll for those of you I see respoonding here: Janice Iarrobino (I see the Captain all the time), Farris, Juntilla, Spitzer, Elkins...I see your guys, too. And, around one more tim

Andy Gordon MR2 - 11/15/99 02:03:37
My Email:Gordon@Northcoast.com

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1965-1967 Machine Shop. 2 WestPac Cruises.

George Rhodes - 11/14/99 20:32:43
My Email:george@patchco.com

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Was aboard as an AT2 with VA-165 during the Westpac in the last half of 1962.

VINCE HARVEY - 11/11/99 03:22:58
My Email:cousinvinnie1@prodigy.nett

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Served on the Big O from 1958 until Mar1961, In v-1 Div L.S.O talker on the platform. any shipmates please send me am E-mail

VINCE HARVEY - 11/11/99 03:18:18
My Email:cousinvinnie@prodigy.net

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served on the Big O from sept 58 to Mar 1961 in V1 div i aws the L.S.O talker on the platform. any shipmates out there give me an email.

RAY ETCHEVERRY - 11/08/99 23:32:32
My Email:ERNST MFG@AOL.COM

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I served on in VA-153 in 1970. The Memorial lists James Borst as having served in VA-155, he actually served in VA-153.

Chet Ford - 11/04/99 00:24:56
My Email:cford@businessobjects.com

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I was on board when we had the fire on board in October of 1966. I was an AE that worked the flight deck until about a week before the fire where I returned to the ship's electric shop. There's not many days that go by that I don't have a reminder or a hought about that cruise. My best to everyone who sailed on the big "O".

Mr. Lynn Swanson - 11/01/99 19:00:52
My Email:Zorro@doitnow.com

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My father, Capt. C.A.L. Swanson (Ret.), served aboard the Oriskany with Squadron VF-162 at the time of the 10/26/66 fire (two days after his 39th birthday). My parents and I live in San Diego, where we also lived in 1966.

John Craft - 10/27/99 03:17:59
My Email:coastie86@aol.com

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Thanks for having this site. I was an AT-1 aboud the ship for the '65 and '66 deployments. Many memories, some good some bad. Just wanted to remember the people who served and died abord the ship. Good luck to you all. John W. Craft CWO-2 USCG, Ret.

LB - 10/27/99 02:29:06
My Email:BearL44@aol.com

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On this day, October 26, 1999, 33 years since the tragic fire on the USS Oriskany my thoughts are with a dear friend LTJG. Thomas E. Spitzer one of 44 men who perished that day. We lost an Officer and a gentleman when the Lord called him home to patrol t e heavenly skies.

Bobby G Bobo MM1 - 10/22/99 23:29:34
My Email:nnbobo@wans.net

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A Division thru 66.....

Jack Weldon - 10/14/99 17:02:17
My Email:cadjax@aol.com

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I reported aboard in December 1951 and was assigned to V2 Div (Catapaults and Arresting gear).We shoved off in May 1952 for San Diego coming around South America and Cape Horne. Made two Korean Tours between 1952 & 1954. Was aboard when Hollywood shot "Br dges of Toko Ree" and "Men of the Fighting Lady". Left the ship and was discharged at Treasure Island March 1955.

James Bobo - 10/14/99 04:03:48
My Email:nnobowans.net

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My dad, Bobby Bobo BT was on her during the fire in '66....looked at the cruise book many times!

Dan Clavette, ABF-3 - 10/13/99 20:53:27
My Email:DanClav ett@worldnet.att.net

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I was aboard from May to Dec. 10 1970. Had a busy cruise. Spent the previous 3 year on the USS Hornet same yacht club.

Fred R. Dusterdieck - 10/13/99 15:09:46
My Email:FDuste1039@aol.com

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I served aboard Oriskany with VA 153 on the 71, 72, and 73 cruises. Lot of good memories, lot of good friends I haven't kept up with over the years. It saddens me to see what has become of a great ship, now that she has made her way to Beaumont to await s rapping.

Fred R. Dusterdieck - 10/13/99 15:07:02
My Email:FDuste1039@aol.com

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I served aboard Oriskany with VA 153 on the 71, 72, and 73 cruises. Lot of good memories, lot of good friends I haven't kept up with over the years. It saddens me to see what has become of a great ship, now that she has made her way to Beaumont to await s rapping.

Charles W. Meiser - 10/12/99 18:29:13
My Email:SIFER@aol.com

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Thanks for keeping the memories alive. My brother-in-law, David Allen Liste died in the 26 October 1966 fire.

Richard L. Porter - 10/09/99 21:19:13
My URL:http://www.richardporter.addr.com
My Email:RLP4129@aol.com

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It is moving to read about the exploits of this ship after I left. I was fortunate enough to be separated just before Viet Nam. It was sad to see the name of LCDR Dan Strong among the casualties of the fire. I knew him as LTjg Dan Strong when the squad on was formed in late 1960 and early 1961 at NAS Cecil Field, Florida. Thanks for doing this website. Richard L. Porter, YN3 USNR 1960-1962

Larry Weems - 10/07/99 21:14:36
My Email:vonruben@home.com

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I served aboard the O 1965 vmf-212 avn ordnance. I am trying to organize a vmf-aw-212 reunion - please e-mail

benjamin mojica - 10/05/99 13:42:26
My Email:home,att.net/~wishboneb.mojica

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I have attended the reunion at San Antonio,TX and I faught my emotions to keep from shedding tears of joy to see old shipmates and thier families. I would not have taken all the wealth in the world in exchange for those two days! The memories will forever be in my heart,in my soul,and in my mind forever. May god watch over all of the men and officers that were ever a part of that beautiful (Lady) we have all known as, The "BIG O",USS ORISKANY CVA34. Your shipmate, Benjamin Mojica BT2 1962-1965

JamesM. Mike Freer - 10/04/99 17:57:03
My Email:mfreer@main.cans.org

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Served aboard her in E-division from Sept 1965 thru Dec 1968. Mad e E-6 and was in every part of E-Division finishing in the A&o shop. Remember ringing out lighting circuits after the fire was tapped out and if there was 15k of reisitance we lit them up a d let the heat of electricity dry them out. What a long, long day and a hard blow to the "Most Dependable Carrier in the Fleet".

SGT.STEPHEN BARTHOLMEY - 10/03/99 20:52:30
My Email:sb5@swbell.net

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I served on USS ORISKANY from 73to75,MARDET.You have a nice web sight,good to see so many people remember THE MIGHTY "O"

Larry Lefoy - 10/03/99 03:21:39
My Email:llefoy@msn.com

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