The Navy Years
A life review in stories and photos of my 4 years of Navy service from 1968 to 1972.
Miss America USO Tour
I deployed aboard the Bon Homme Richard for eight months. The ship was at Yankee Station on May 2, 1970 to begin the first of… Read More »Miss America USO Tour
HC-1 Records 1400th Personnel Rescue
I served with my friend Frank Chupko with the Helicopter Combat Support Squadron One based in Imperial Beach California. After a few months of training I… Read More »HC-1 Records 1400th Personnel Rescue
Hello Rocket Tower
Jamming at sea on our WESTPAC cruise
The Navy Years – Sea Air Rescue
The Rescue On July 13, 1970 members of my squadron rescued downed pilot Lt. Jim Speed. I only learned of this recently via social media… Read More »The Navy Years – Sea Air Rescue
The Navy Years – Olongapo
Port of Call – Olongapo