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Dan Neumann |
| From: Buhl, Minnesota |
| Division/rate: TAD from VF194 to S-6 |
| Years aboard: 1973-1976 |
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 Sunday 05:33 AM Host: 97-127-202-37.dlth.qwest.net
What a GREAT Ship! Worked onb the hangar bay space with the S6 retrograde shipping. Remember Mr.Turpin, Dan Sparkman,Phil Sanders and a few others that I taught to inhale helium on the hangar deck in PI during an appreciation day for the "natives" Worked hard and played hard and had a great time.
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Doug Newland |
| Division/rate: IC3(SS) |
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Fantastic site! I did not serve on the Big 'O, but did serve in the submarine fleet. My dad was in B Div '60-'63 on her. I am currently working on the revell kit for my dad and was wondering where I can find a good pic of Starboard aft?
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Philip R Getz |
| From: Peekskill N.Y. |
| Division/rate: M division generator gang |
| Years aboard: 1966 1967 |
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Great ship, the fire was hell. Lost several close friends. God bless them. served 2 wespacs 66 and 67. I was onboard for the fire and was onboard as we were next to the USS Forestol when she burned.
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Roberto Ortega |
| From: El Paso, Texs |
| Division/rate: Operations/AIO |
| Years aboard: 1969-1971 |
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Thanks for a great website!
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Jeff Getz |
| From: Manteca,Ca |
| Division/rate: V-1 Fly 3 yellow shirt |
| Years aboard: Feb/68 Mar/71 |
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Great site,Keep up the good work!
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Peter Pfenning |
| From: Granite Falls, MN |
| Division/rate: AK4 |
| Years aboard: 1968 - 1969 |
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Got onboard in San Francisco when she was in dry-dock and left when she pulled into Japan. Had good times pulling inventory.
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Lloyd Granaas |
| From: 1968 to 1970 |
| Division/rate: Aft. Eng. Room MM2 |
| Years aboard: 2 1/2 |
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The big "O" was one of the findest ships that I ever served on. It was sad to see her go the way she did but fitting.
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Mike Findlay |
| Division/rate: V-4/ABF2 |
| Years aboard: 4 |
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Got out of the navy the last day of the last cruise 1976. Made a lot of good friends on The "O" Boat. Glad I was there.
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| 8) |
John Herndon |
| Division/rate: OE Div/DS-2 |
| Years aboard: 1964 thru 1966 |
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Saturday, December 17, 2011 08:05 AM Host: adsl-74-179-171-194.sav.bellsouth.net
I served aboard the Big "O" from 1964 until the middle of the cruise in 1966 just prior to the fire. Am looking for any OE division shipmates during that period.
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Mike Shelton |
| Division/rate: W/GMT 3 |
| Years aboard: 1966-1969 |
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011 05:35 AM Host: na.lpremote.leggett.com
What a great site. I also want to make a model of the "Mighty O". Now that I know one available. I'll be back I need to scan some pictures I have to contribute.
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Ed Leach |
| From: Pittsburgh, PA |
| Division/rate: AT2 |
| Years aboard: 1953-54 |
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A follow-up pic
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Ed Leach |
| From: Pittsburgh, PA |
| Division/rate: AT2 |
| Years aboard: 1953-54 |
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I was aboard the Big O from Sept. to April, 1953-54 with VF 193, CAG 19. I have several pics of this bad landing and would share them if anyone is interested. FYI, the pilot was back in the air in two hours after this incident!!
Gene Friday, December 2, 2011 05:36 AMHost: pool-108-13-185-31.lsanca.fios.verizon.net
Ed,
I just sent you an email regarding your offer to share your photos.
Thanks
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Frank Stees |
| Division/rate: ADJ-2, VF-162 |
| Years aboard: 1965 WestPac |
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Thanks Gene for all your work. I connected with Bill Bailey about a year ago and we have been through a lot of memories. We were in the VF-162 powerplants shop together and hung out with each other during that cruise. I have some super 8 films taken on Oahu and the Oriskany (goofing off on the flight deck, replenisments, and flight OPS) if your interested. Keep up the good work.
Frank Stees
Gene 
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 04:06 AMHost: pool-108-13-185-31.lsanca.fios.verizon.net
Frank...I'd be very interested in adding your video to my website. Have you seen Bill Bailey's video here yet?
I'll contact you via email.
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Bill Bailey |
| From: VF 162 TAD U.S.S. Oriskany |
| Division/rate: Jet Shop |
| Years aboard: 1964 and 1965 |
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I am thankful to Gene Lewis for providing a historical log for us to share and enjoy. I would like to find as many surviving shipmates from VF 162 :The Hunters" squadron as possible. I have already found Rick Musselman, Frank Stees Larsen Allen,JIm Bennett, Ken Etten,James Zeyn. I would like to find Billy Morgan, Gary Liptack and Dino Wyatt as well. Thanks Gene, Bill bailey
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| 2) |
Gene Lewis |
| From: So Cal |
| Division/rate: Dental / DT3 |
| Years aboard: 1966-1967 |
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I wanted Ron to be the first person to sign this new guestlog since he was the first to sign my original back in 2004.
A lot of water has gone under the bridge since then and I'm even more proud of my website than before if that's possible.
I hope everyone likes the new log. If you encounter any problems, don't hesitate to drop me an email.
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Ron Thomas |
| From: Omaha Nebraska |
| Division/rate: X Division / YN3 |
| Years aboard: November 1969-March 1972 |
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Gene, Thanks for the wonderful sites, both yours and Oriskany on Line, that allow us all to relive those unique years of our youth. What a great tool. All your work is certainly appreciated.
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