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Date: 12/29/2001
Guest: 451 (Reference ID: 314199)
Name: Kirby Weaver
Email Address: kdcc@frontier.net
Location: Mancos Co
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1973/74
Comments: I was in HC-1 det 4, serving as an AE2. I also remember the
friendly fire that took one of our helos down. No ones fault-just a bad memory.
Lots of other great ones though.
Date: 12/29/2001
Guest: 452 (Reference ID: 314198)
Name: Kirby Weaver
Email Address: kdcc@frontier.net
Location: Mancos Co
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1973/74
Comments: I was in HC-1 det 4, serving as an AE2. I also remember the
friendly fire that took one of our helos down. No ones fault just a bad memory.
Lots of other great ones though.
Date: 12/27/2001
Guest: 453 (Reference ID: 313521)
Name: JAY LEONE RD3
Email Address: jay904@gis.net
Location: newton,mass
Homepage:
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: yes 63-66 oi div
Comments: was a radarman 3rd in cic,looking for any shipmates 63-66 funny
how you can't remember the bad times only the good ones
Date: 12/26/2001
Guest: 454 (Reference ID: 313172)
Name: MEL KETTEL OS2
Email Address: justmelk@webtv.net
Location: cleveland ohio
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 87-90
Comments: What a stroll down memory lane. The things that come back to
you when you see the images of THE TOP GUN. The long hours in CIC and then
trying to sleep under the #3 wire on the 03 level, the cold showers and the bad
food. But i wouldn't trade those days for anything If there are any OI div guys
out there drop me a line. I would like to try and find PRESTON JONES, PAUL
GERACI, GARY SODERQUIST, DAVE SPEARS, SCOTT ROBINS AND ESPECIALLY DAVE HOOPLE.
Dave is still in the navy and assigned to a ship somewhere. Probably deployed in
the middle east doing the work of the rightous.
Date: 12/26/2001
Guest: 455 (Reference ID: 312941)
Name: Dave Bridenbaugh
Email Address: dtbriden@fuse.net
Location: Cincinnati, Oh
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 65-67
Comments: Just checking in. I signed the book a couple years ago. I lost
touch with some of the guys I used to talk to. I worked in fly one as blueshirt
then later yellowshirt. working as a blueshirt was tough work. Especially during
recovery. I remember watching us government equipt. getting deep sixed. bad tow
bars and chalks.(won't admit to taking part in it) Only a guy who served as a
blueshirt would understand this. (grin) We had a great Captain. Leo McCudden.
(don't forget "Cuddles") zI worked with Leota, Fox, Pike, Bisom,
DeMartino, Baur, Foster, Lemke, Taylor, Galli, Rogers, Boetsch and a hundred
others.
Date: 12/25/2001
Guest: 456 (Reference ID: 312805)
Name: R. Guilford
Email Address: pointsnorth@w-link.net
Location: wa
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1959-1962
Comments: Was very glad to hear things are happening to keep our ship
more afloat than not!!!!
Date: 12/25/2001
Guest: 457 (Reference ID: 312762)
Name: John C W ebber
Email Address: jmtmwebber@yahoo.com
Location: San Jose, Calif
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Aug 1962- May 1965
Comments: It was an honor to serve aboard the USS RANGER. I made the 1962
& 1964 WESTPAC cruise.
Date: 12/25/2001
Guest: 458 (Reference ID: 312761)
Name: John C W ebber
Email Address: jmtmwebber@yahoo.com
Location: San Jose, Calif
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Aug 1972-
Comments:
Date: 12/25/2001
Guest: 459 (Reference ID: 312748)
Name: John Strother
Email Address: strohs@fls.infi.net
Location: Virginia
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Plankowner---1957--1959
E div.
Comments: Would like to wish all shipmates,past and present a very merry
Christmas and a happy New Year ! A very speacial thank you to John and Carol for
this "TOP GUN" website. Fair Winds and Following Seas to All Hands !
John Strother IC 2
Date: 12/19/2001
Guest: 460 (Reference ID: 311127)
Name: Phillip Naber
Email Address: Naber94015@aol.com
Location: California USA
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: April 1969 to March 1973
Comments: It was quite an experience being in the Navy and having the
privledge of serving on the USS Ranger. I was in OI Divison, transferred up from
3rd Division. Made 3 WestPac cruises during my tour of duty. Favorite liberty
port was 'PO Town'. I met my wife while the ship was homeported in Alameda. My
wife, two sons, and myself live in California. I presently work for the USPS in
San Mateo California. Once a 'Top Gun', always a 'Top Gun'. If anyone wants to
email me, feel free to do so. I met alot of nice people aboard ship. And until
we are shipmates again.......
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Date: 12/18/2001
Guest: 461 (Reference ID: 310865)
Name: Linette
Email Address: EmlMis@aol.com.au
Location: Australia
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: no
Comments: anyone know the whereabouts of James "Jim" Martin who
was on USS Ranger around late "80s - ?
Date: 12/18/2001
Guest: 462 (Reference ID: 310588)
Name: ross d. spinks
Email Address: spinks@froggernet.com
Location: none
Homepage: none
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1986-1991
Comments: she was(is) a great ship, i was an MR1. i've many fond memories
of my time aboard her, they were probably the best of my naval career.
Date: 12/17/2001
Guest: 463 (Reference ID: 310476)
Name: Glenn R. Sahlberg
Email Address: Rehtnapsa@aol.com
Location: None
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Oct 83 - Oct 88
Comments: best site Ive found yet
Date: 12/17/2001
Guest: 464 (Reference ID: 310247)
Name: AN LEE CHRISTIAN
Email Address: RANGERV1@HOTMAIL.COM
Location: PHX. ARIZONA
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1965-1968
Comments: V-1 DIV. FLY-3 BLUE SHIRT LOOKING FOR ANY SHIP MATES TO E-MAIL
TALK ABOUT WHAT GOOD TIMES ON RANGER . SHES SITLL TOP GUN OF WEST PACK BAR NONE
......
Date: 12/16/2001
Guest: 465 (Reference ID: 309960)
Name: Andy Valrosa
Email Address: ilivetofish@yahoo.com
Location: Whidbey Island, WA
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1975-1977
Comments: I was an AE2 attached to VA 145, on board the Ranger. Made the
Bi-Centenial Cruise in '76. Had a great time in Singapore on the 4th of July,
76. Lots of great memories. Loved working on the flight deck. Its funny how you
only recognize the best years of your life when looking back at them in the
past.
Date: 12/15/2001
Guest: 466 (Reference ID: 309849)
Name: BT2 Kelly Erickson
Email Address: Capto2@earthlink.net
Location: Colorado Springs, Co
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: P-3 (Oil Lab) 1980-1983
Comments: At this very moment BT3 Ken Baum and myself are sitting in a
hotel in North Carolina looking for more shipmates. Thanks for this site, it's
how we hooked up after 19 years. Would like to hear from anyone in Oil Lab and
MMR guys from 1980-1983
Date: 12/15/2001
Guest: 467 (Reference ID: 309669)
Name: Thomas "Lead" Ledbetter
Email Address: ABE1TL@Hotmail.com
Location: Catania, Sicily (Italy)
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Aug'83-Feb'87
Comments: There are to many fond memories to list here. Ranger was a
great ship with a great crew. There's just not that kind of comratery in the
navy these days. The guys in V-2 Division (Catapults and Arresting Gear),
especially the Bow Cats will forever be in my memory.
Date: 12/14/2001
Guest: 470 (Reference ID: 309587)
Name: Tim Carter
Email Address: timsitis1@qwest.net
Location: MN
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: '85/'89
Comments: As my first "flat-top" the Ranger will always hold a
special palce in my heart. My first child was born while in the North Arabian
sea; two days later my grandmother died. those are memories that make
"her" my girl. I was a catpult man assigned to the bow cats and if
hard work ethics were not instilled in me when I got there, they were for sure
there when I left her. I get a little weepy when I see the pictures of her in
bremerton, but the way the world is now, perhaps she may sail again. I
especially remember Capt. Davis (ret) as a leader of men and a proud Navy man.
Many kudos to you and you website. It really made my day! ABE1 carter (ret)
respectfully.
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Date: 12/14/2001
Guest: 471 (Reference ID: 309510)
Name: Bill Miller
Email Address: Billylamarwv@aol.com
Location: None
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1958-1961
Comments: Was A BT2 in the oil shack and number 3 main. Never did like
her or any large ship. Finally got on tin cans in 61 and served on serval until
retirement in 1974. I did make a lot of friends in B division. Would like to
hear from them if possible
Date: 12/14/2001
Guest: 472 (Reference ID: 309330)
Name: David R. Jones
Email Address: roscodrj@aol.com
Location: Greeley Colorado
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1966 - 1969
Comments: I served in the V-6 Aviation Division. I spent 3 years in the
Calibration Lab supplying, repairing, and calibrating test equipment.
Date: 12/13/2001
Guest: 473 (Reference ID: 309212)
Name: DAVID E. ROUSSEAU
Email Address: DAVE0713@MSN.COM
Location: VILLA PARK, ILLINOIS
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1987-1991
Comments: THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE WONDERFUL WEB SITE. IT BOUGHT BACK
MANY FOND MEMORIES OF MY TIME SERVED ABOARD.
Date: 12/13/2001
Guest: 474 (Reference ID: 309060)
Name: Randall C. Weiss
Email Address: rcwabret@home.com
Location: Crest California
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Dec 1985 to Jan 1989
Comments: Best carrier in the fleet! I loved the Ranger and every minute
of my time in her! Was Rangerman of the year for 1988! Retired as ABCM mostly
because of my experience as part of her crew!
Date: 12/13/2001
Guest: 475 (Reference ID: 309058)
Name: Justo Mendoza
Email Address: CWO2Mendoza@aol.com
Location: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: August 1986 - October
1989
Comments: Being stationed onboard the "Top Gun" of the Pacific
Fleet was one of the most memorable times in my life that I've EVER had!!! Made
to two Western Pacific deployments and two SURGE Operations during my tour. The
main thing that I remember.....are and were the OUTSTANDING SHIPMATES that I had
the privilege to meet!! R/ CWO2 Justo Mendoza
Date: 12/13/2001
Guest: 476 (Reference ID: 309013)
Name: Dave Pepion
Email Address: dapepion@yahoo.com
Location: Arizona
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1980 - 1982
Comments: I went on two WestPacs in the early 80's. I worked at AIMD shop
650 (in the tunnel on the hanger deck). I think I shaved this morning with razor
blades made from the A-6E planes I worked on. It good to see that the Topgun was
mothballed rather than scrapped. Dave Pepion
Date: 12/13/2001
Guest: 477 (Reference ID: 308998)
Name: Jeffrey Jackson
Email Address: jacksun897@aol.com
Location: VA
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Yes, 1990-1993
Comments:
Date: 12/12/2001
Guest: 478 (Reference ID: 308939)
Name: BT3 John Monahan
Email Address: cechan2@msn.com
Location: N.Y.
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 79-83
Comments: served onboard the ranger from79-83 in the oil lab looking for
anyone.found a few ol friends on the net:Kenneth Baum,Erickson there must be a
few more of you out there.Drop me a line.Those good ol' days will never die.This
is the best site I've been to .I have the ranger as my desktop,I'll never forget
her.
Date: 12/11/2001
Guest: 479 (Reference ID: 308519)
Name: Timothy M. Eaton
Email Address: tmeaton62@attbi.com
Location: Bremerton, WA
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: May 1981 to July 1983
Comments:
Date: 12/11/2001
Guest: 480 (Reference ID: 308317)
Name: Rob Donaldson
Email Address: donaldson.robin.f@cnap.navy.mil
Location: San Diego, Ca.
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1989-1993 (Air Dept/V-2
Div)
Comments: A great ship with lots of wonderful memories. CV 61 is most
definitely the best tour I have ever served in my 20 year Navy career!
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Date: 12/10/2001
Guest: 481 (Reference ID: 307892)
Name: David Miller
Email Address: seamitchman@aol.com
Location: Cols. Ohio
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: N/A
Comments: I served aboard the USS FOX during the 80-81 Westpac,
Everywhere the Ranger went the FOX went to. I spent two days aboard her while in
transit to the FOX. As a new wet behind the ears seaman duece I was in awe of
this symbol of America's power. What a beautiful ship! I saw her last in Long
Bch after her decommissioning. I felt a sense of regret just seeing her
there.Those were fun times for me. The good ship is also part of Bill Clinton's
mothball Navy. You never forget your first one. David Miller
Date: 12/09/2001
Guest: 482 (Reference ID: 307743)
Name: Jay Stone
Email Address: Snerdly@Earthlink.com
Location: Coeur d'Alene, ID
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: yes. With VA-145,
1973-1976
Comments: Came aboard with VA-145 Personel Office, April 1973 and my EAOS
was in Subic Bay August 1976
Date: 12/08/2001
Guest: 483 (Reference ID: 307563)
Name: Alan F. E. Thiese
Email Address: alanmaconga@msn.com
Location: Macon, Georgia
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Feb 62 - July 65
Comments: Top Gun Bar None -- I write this on Dec 8, 2001. After the
great coverage CVA's are getting in the media. I worked in the Ops Office and
also in Air Intelligence and later the IOIC. This site brought back many great
memories for me. I now have a nephew on the Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Also, went
on to serve a 21 year career in the Navy. Ranger was my first duty station after
flunking out of ET "A" school. I retired in 1981 as a YNC. Ranger was
and always will be the best duty station I had. Thanks for the many memories.
Date: 12/07/2001
Guest: 484 (Reference ID: 307067)
Name: Michael J Erlandsen
Email Address: michael.erlandsen@vandenberg.af.mil
Location: None
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1971-1974
Comments: Some how I sent my comment without finishing it. I mentioned it
brought back memories. Good and Sad ones. Was anyone out there when it was
sabotage just before we left San Francisco? We were on our way to Vietnam. The
big fire in Japan that left us stranded in the middle of the ocean for about a
week, and the catapults breaking, sending a refueler, to the bottom of the
ocean. Ranger aircraft’s colliding with the Uss Enterprise. Lots of sad
things, but at the same time, much wonderful things also. As some mentioned
WestPac was a blast, Tiny Tim making his appearance, and the good old Lone
Ranger cruising across the flight deck when we pulled into port. Remember that
GOOFY movie they filmed on the Ranger, it was called Family Flight?
Date: 12/07/2001
Guest: 485 (Reference ID: 307055)
Name: Michael J Erlandsen
Email Address: michael.erlandsen@vandenberg.af.mil
Location: Ca
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1971-1974
Comments: sure brings back those memmories. i have some interesting
pictures of the Ranger, i just need to find them. when i do, i'll send them off.
this is my work email. my one at home is down for about two more weeks. i just
found this site today. i was just cruising around and came upon this. this is
really cool
Date: 12/06/2001
Guest: 486 (Reference ID: 306919)
Name: Robert E. Garland , E1
Email Address: paintballer582@aol.com
Location: spotsylvania ,VA
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: My dad did , from 1958
thru 1962
Comments: I want send out a heartfelt thanks to all the men and women who
served or are serving in the Navy seeing as a horrible event took place
(tomorrow) december 7th 1941 . Although since then most of the original sailors
that were in pearl harbor that day have since passed on , i want to say thanks
to those who gave their lives , and all the men and women who have pledged their
time to serving our great country and the persuit of preserving freedom .
Further more , my dad (Robert "bob" Garland jr. ,gmt tech, 2nd class
in "W" devision , specialist with nuclear weapons ) was a ranger man .
His naval career has inspired me to start my own , and we whole heartedly
suppord the preservation of the Ranger , Hi Yo silver ,Away !!!
Date: 12/05/2001
Guest: 487 (Reference ID: 306626)
Name: Mike McArdle
Email Address: mpmcardle@bigfoot.com
Location: Houston, TX
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1968-1972
Comments: I am an old fart looking for other old farts that served during
this time. Would like to hear from other old farts that served with me. I left
the Ranger in 1972 as an EM2. I keep in contact with two other EMs that served
with me. Who's out there?
Date: 12/05/2001
Guest: 488 (Reference ID: 306580)
Name: Greg Maddock
Email Address: ptrbltdrvr_2000@yahoo.com
Location: Rochester, MN, USA
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Apr 1979 thru Apr 1982
Comments: Worked in Disbursing Office. Advanced from DKSR to DK2 while
onboard RANGER. Looking back over the guestbook remember alot of names. BT2
Vuylsteke, AK2 Teeter still more out there I am sure. Retired from the Navy in
May 95 as a PN2. I recently tied the knot to a very lovely lady. I have been in
contact with both DK1 (now DKC ret.) Greg Sullivan and Dennis Dunn. Will have to
give them both the info on this site. Great job, John. Reading some of the
comments brings back great memories onboard her. I am looking for Jeff Schlapp
(MS in S-5) if anyone can help drop me a line.
Date: 12/02/2001
Guest: 489 (Reference ID: 305536)
Name: Sandra Browder
Email Address: sam23@voicenet.com
Location: Olyphant PA
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: N/A
Comments: I myself did not serve on the ranger,but my father did. He made
the first westpac tour back in 1958 if I'm not mistaking. He served four years
abord the ship and still has fawn memories of that great ship. I was wondering
if there was any way you can help me find some information on him back then. He
is still living but I would like to put together something for him special. His
name is Karl Edward Browder. Any help would be apprcieated. Thank you
Date: 12/02/2001
Guest: 490 (Reference ID: 305406)
Name: Mark Taylor
Email Address: None
Location: None
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: '82-86
Comments: Correction: Wouldn't be here without Chief Kifer's guidance.
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Date: 12/02/2001
Guest: 491 (Reference ID: 305405)
Name: Mark Taylor
Email Address: mtaylr3426@aol.com
Location: All over the USA
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Yes, '82-86
Comments: V-4 Division. Went through the whole shebang. They say the
'83-84 cruise sucked, but I say it built character in every one of us, whether
we knew it or not. Thanks to Chief Blaine O'Kifer for taking so many hits from
above on my behalf, would be here without his guidance.
Date: 11/29/2001
Guest: 492 (Reference ID: 304582)
Name: Mike Kidwell
Email Address: ikidwell@aol.com
Location: Arlington, VA
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Yes- 1982-1984
Comments: Best years of my life were spent on that beautiful lady!
Date: 11/29/2001
Guest: 493 (Reference ID: 304554)
Name: Carl C. Smith
Email Address: SmithCrlSmith53@aol.com
Location: Houston, Texas
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1981 to 1984
Comments: I'm so glad to find my old ship still alive and kicking on the
internet. My favorite port visit was Vancouver in Nov. 1981. Here's a shout out
out to all my shipmates from the OI Division who worked with me in C.I.C.Long
live DANGER RANGER!!!
Date: 11/28/2001
Guest: 494 (Reference ID: 304199)
Name: Scott Wright
Email Address: scottwright@qx.net
Location: Lexington, KY
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: VS-38 1991-1993
Comments: Just trying to find some of my boys from VS-38 during the
Persian Gulf. They would remember me as "Seabag". Anyone out there
from VS-38 send me an E-mail.
Date: 11/28/2001
Guest: 495 (Reference ID: 304159)
Name: Fred Boehm
Email Address: llboehm@cs.com
Location: Fla.
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1957-59
Comments: I worked out of Special Services and ran the gym.
Date: 11/27/2001
Guest: 496 (Reference ID: 303609)
Name: Don Reisinger
Email Address: dreisinger@cinci.rr.com
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio 45215
Homepage: http://none
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: plank owner til
June-July of 1959
Comments: a great site, it realy brought back many memories. i was in the
sidecleaners,and would realy like to hear from any of my old shipmates.
Date: 11/27/2001
Guest: 497 (Reference ID: 303602)
Name: Don Reisinger
Email Address: None
Location: None
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: N/A
Comments:
Date: 11/26/2001
Guest: 498 (Reference ID: 303226)
Name: dan mcglynn
Email Address: dk60@msn.com
Location: philadelphia
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1979-1981
Comments: I am looking for anyone I served with in the boatswain locker
or 3rd division.please e-mail.
Date: 11/25/2001
Guest: 499 (Reference ID: 303072)
Name: Ronny Johnston
Email Address: jjrjohnston@aol.com
Location: Jasper, Al.
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: May 1970 thru August
1973
Comments:
Date: 11/25/2001
Guest: 500 (Reference ID: 302802)
Name: David "Gator" Jones
Email Address: Truxtonj@aol.com
Location: Dallas, TX
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: August 1982 - February
1985
Comments: I was on from August 1982 - February 1985. I worked on the
flight deck, Air Department, V1 Division as a yellow shirt. Is there any old V1
crew out there?
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Date: 11/25/2001
Guest: 501 (Reference ID: 302788)
Name: james d hudson
Email Address: firehawk_5150@yahoo.com
Location: everett washington
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1991-1993
Comments: great site miss the old ship. serving on her was a great time .
Date: 11/24/2001
Guest: 502 (Reference ID: 302724)
Name: Samuel T Summarell
Email Address: mauser@compuvision.cc
Location: Salina Utah
Homepage:
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: no
Comments: Good sight I was on the Intrepid forestal & hancock Lots of
real good memories. lots of bad ones to thanks for keeping things alive
Date: 11/21/2001
Guest: 503 (Reference ID: 301753)
Name: James B Howard
Email Address: cornbreadjim@msn.com
Location: coxs creek,kY
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1980 -1982
Comments: I have some memories Id like to submit aboard the Ranger.Please
feel free to contact me.
Date: 11/21/2001
Guest: 504 (Reference ID: 301750)
Name: Gary
Email Address: garymaxfield@msn.com
Location: Lake Stevens, Wa.
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: yes, 1959-1960
Comments: I was an Atn 3rd Class in VF-92. We did a Wespac tour of about
8 months, very fond memories
Date: 11/21/2001
Guest: 505 (Reference ID: 301607)
Name: RICK SMIELEWSKI
Email Address: rickster119@home.com
Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1978-1981
Comments: I came aboard the Ranger when it was in drydock up in
BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, Rode it back to San diego. I worked in the boatswain
locker for about 2 years till I transfered to the east coast. Had a great
WESTPAC tour, and was there when we collided with the oil tanker in 79, the one
good thing out of the collision was getting out of the indian ocean and getting
to see japan. Would like to hear from anyone who would remember me. GREAT SITE
JOHN
Date: 11/20/2001
Guest: 506 (Reference ID: 301342)
Name: DAVE RENFRO
Email Address: RENFRORR2@AOL.COM
Location: CHIPLEY FL
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1972 TO 1974
Comments: HATE TO SEE HER GO, HAD A GREAT TIME ON THE 72 WEST PAC CRUISE
SERVED IN S2 DIVISON MADE CS-3 ONBOARD THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES
Date: 11/19/2001
Guest: 507 (Reference ID: 300808)
Name: Ruth Davies
Email Address: None
Location: None
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: N/A
Comments: Excellent site. Thanks ...
Christmas Shopping
Date: 11/19/2001
Guest: 508 (Reference ID: 300689)
Name: charles regan
Email Address: rancher@cwis.net
Location: wilburton, oklahoma
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1962
Comments: i was an aircraft engine mechanic and plane captain in vf-91 a
crusader squadran. we were based out of marimar california and we were aboard
during westpac cruise 1962. i went to the ranger stright out of bootcamp in san
diego. loved every second of shipboard life. stayed in 6 years got out in 1968
corpus christi, tx. went back in to the seabees in 1974.
Date: 11/19/2001
Guest: 509 (Reference ID: 300585)
Name: Stumpf, Kenneth
Email Address: lakenutz@midmo.net
Location: Sunrise Beach, MO
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1982-1985
Comments: I was on the 1983 West-Pac when we broke the world record of
121 days at sea. We also caught fire in the Indian Ocean, and last but not
least, ran into an oil tanker while taking on fuel. I think we lost the left
rudder. PI was great. The clap line was longer than the chow line. OHHHH for
some White Castle RUM and some MOJO..... you all know what I mean....
Date: 11/18/2001
Guest: 510 (Reference ID: 300475)
Name: Anthony Stegman
Email Address: astegman@telis.org
Location: San Jose, CA
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1979-1982
Comments: Nice website...brought memories streaming back...especially the
scolding I received from Captain Roger Box!
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Date: 11/18/2001
Guest: 511 (Reference ID: 300447)
Name: Michael Strickland
Email Address: email@strick.net
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Homepage: http://www.strick.net
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1990-1991
Comments: Strongest memories of my time on the Ranger was hearing the
"Lone Ranger" theme blare from the 1MC each time we flew a sortie
against the Iraqis during the Persian Gulf War. She was an old bucket by the
time I served on her, and after being stationed on a cruiser, she was too large
for my comfort. But she served her country well, as did all the crew members who
worked onboard her. If anyone worked in OI division during the same time I was
onboard the Ranger, drop me a line via email!
Date: 11/18/2001
Guest: 512 (Reference ID: 300414)
Name: JIMBO MINCHEW
Email Address: JIMMYCHEW@MSN.COM
Location: MOBILE,AL.
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 80-83 AIMD AIRFRAMES
(IM-2)
Comments: LOVE THE WEB-SITE I COULD SPEND DAY'S HERE.WITH THE MEMORIES
THANK'S FOR TAKING ME BACK TO THE (TOPGUN)DAY'S WOULD'NT TRADE THEM FOR
NOTHING.........
Date: 11/18/2001
Guest: 513 (Reference ID: 300306)
Name: Kyle C. Welshans
Email Address: kcwelshans@aol.com
Location: San Diego
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Dec '91 to Jul '93. V-1
Comments: I would like to thank all of Ranger's past shipmates for the
great memories posted on this website.
Date: 11/18/2001
Guest: 514 (Reference ID: 300231)
Name: Glenn Lundgren
Email Address: GLundgren@Msn.com
Location: Sugar Grove, IL
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Jan 67-Oct 69
Comments: Third Division
Date: 11/18/2001
Guest: 515 (Reference ID: 300199)
Name: Samuel M Bowers III
Email Address: srbowers@chartertn.net
Location: Tennessee
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: No
Comments: My Dad served aboared the Ranger 1962-1966. He worked in S1. He
past away 6yrs ago from cancer and I think about him everyday. I got to thinking
about the Ranger last night and performed a web search today. I landed on your
site, my second hit. Thank you for creating this page. I grew up with stories of
the Ranger and she will always have a large part of my heart. I served in the
Army from 1990 to 1993 and until today I did not know that she was there with
me. Keep up the good work and Thank you again your time and effort has allowed
me to spend a little more time with my Dad, a least in memory. Sam Bowers
Date: 11/17/2001
Guest: 516 (Reference ID: 300011)
Name: Mark Larson
Email Address: Larson12@pacbell.net
Location: None
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1987-1989
Comments: ABE3 Work in aresting Gear
Date: 11/16/2001
Guest: 517 (Reference ID: 299803)
Name: Mike Diehm
Email Address: dtsman@yahoo.com
Location: Marshall Missouri
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1983-1986
Comments: I was an enlisted man stationed in the Intellegence Center and
in Strike Operations. I met many Officers and crew who I would love to have kept
in touch with. But being young and dumb I lost most of thier addresses and phone
numbers. That is what I regret the most. I hope to hear from all who I served
with and regain those friendships lost over time.
Date: 11/15/2001
Guest: 518 (Reference ID: 299423)
Name: Thomas J. Mueller ASM 2
Email Address: Nav325@aol.com
Location: Discovery Bay, California
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: June 1989 to April 1990
Comments: Looking for anyone serving on the USS RANGER from 1989 to 1990
in AIMD IM-4 Division. My short tour of duty on board the Ranger was one of the
best experiences of my life. I will never forget it.
Date: 11/14/2001
Guest: 519 (Reference ID: 298915)
Name: KEN BALDWIN
Email Address: None
Location: EMPIRE NV 89405
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1962 TO 1966 V4
Comments:
Date: 11/11/2001
Guest: 520 (Reference ID: 297975)
Name: Jim Brake
Email Address: jnsbrake@aol.com
Location: Tallula, IL
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: GM Div. 1969 - 1972
Comments: Great site. Went through the entire guestbook looking for old
shipmates. It was a great experience.
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Date: 11/11/2001
Guest: 521 (Reference ID: 297798)
Name: Melissa Kinney
Email Address: Melowisa@aol.com
Location: Cincinnati
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Terry R. Myers (brother)
served during Vietnam
Comments: My brother was on the USS Ranger. He passed away in 1984 and I
am interested in finding out more about his adventure in the Navy on the USS
Ranger.
Date: 11/11/2001
Guest: 522 (Reference ID: 297769)
Name: JOHN HASSON
Email Address: MRDOTCOM@RCN.COM
Location: COLLINGDALE, PA.
Homepage: http://N/A
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 57 TO 59
Comments: 57 TO 59 WAS ON PRECOM DETAIL THEN IN OR DIV AS A SPARKY WENT
TO GITMO, AROUND THE HORN, THEN TO THE FAR EAST AND BACK TO ALAMEDA CA. WAS
DISCHARGED IN NOV 59 AT ALAMEDA. HAVE ALWAY THOUGHT OF THE RANGER WONDERING
WHERE SHE WAS A GREAT SHIP WITH MANY FRIENDS ABOARD. THANKS JOHN FOR THE BEST
RANGER SITE THAT I HAVE SEEN. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK. TO ALL THE RANGERMEN, SAVE
OUR SHIP. ANY OR DIV GUYS STILL OUT THERE WOULD APPRECIATE A LINE FROM YOU.
Date: 11/11/2001
Guest: 523 (Reference ID: 297763)
Name: Ken Robinson
Email Address: Momandpoprobin@aol.com
Location: VA
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Medical, 1979-1980
Comments:
Date: 11/10/2001
Guest: 524 (Reference ID: 297675)
Name: Richard M. Birge (AG/3)
Email Address: dos_ricardos@msn.com
Location: Hemet, Ca.ifornia
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: September '68 - Novmber
'69
Comments:
Date: 11/10/2001
Guest: 525 (Reference ID: 297667)
Name: Rick Clark
Email Address: rick_58102@yahoo.com
Location: Fargo, ND
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: apr 78- sep 81
Comments: hello, it's been awile since i signed the guest book, looking
for anyone else who may have served abord the same time as myself. I was comm/cr
div. thanks...Rick
Date: 11/09/2001
Guest: 526 (Reference ID: 297377)
Name: Mike Hunnell
Email Address: colbilly@iland.net
Location: Sedalia,MO 65301
Homepage: http://MSN
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1984 to 1987
Comments: I am searching for some negatives of USS Ranger and USS New
Jersey firing a broadside south of the Aleutian Ilands
Date: 11/07/2001
Guest: 527 (Reference ID: 296715)
Name: Scott Elliott
Email Address: pja@phonewave.net
Location: Fallon Nevada
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: January 1883-March 1984
Comments: I was "MARDET" but proud to be one of the Rangermen.
My highlights onboard were going to Central America, seeing Queen Elizabeth,
Vice Pres Bush, 121 days in the IO (A record), and all the sights and sounds of
a west-pac. I espechially enjoyed your bit on Master Chief Hobbs. He was a great
guy and good to serve with. I remember many times while up cleaning the 03, he
would walk by and set a back down near us, full of dunuts every time. When we
had the bad fire in 9/83, it was Hobbs who kept going down there to try and
rescue people, after others had become overwhelmed. My hats off to the Ranger
and all who served aboard her...!
Date: 11/07/2001
Guest: 528 (Reference ID: 296684)
Name: Richard Rap Raposa OS3
Email Address: craposa@ix.netcom.com
Location: Martinsburg wv
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 81 thru 84
Comments: Was in oi div damn shame to hear they put the old girl out to
pasture.Myself and alot of other guys grew up on that ship the memories of my
time on her our things that i now share with my son (except for parts about the
pi)i learned lessons there that have helped make me the man i am today.If you
see this and remember me please e-mail me it would be great to hear from some of
my old boys
Date: 11/07/2001
Guest: 529 (Reference ID: 296651)
Name: Gary Faylo aka Coogan
Email Address: Cooganusn@aol.com
Location: Toledo Ohio
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1967 -1970 G - Div A03
Comments:
Date: 11/07/2001
Guest: 530 (Reference ID: 296457)
Name: Jeffrey Ivins
Email Address: jsivins1969@yahoo.com
Location: Smyrna, Ga.
Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/jsivins1969/
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: OS Div - Aug. 1990 until
April 1993
Comments: Thought I would repost in the guestbook.. Looking to exchange
email with anyone that was part of OS Div during the time I served.. The Ranger
was the best command I servered on when I was in the Navy.. Hopefully when I am
able to re-enlist, another carrier will treat me just as good as CV-61 did..
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Date: 11/07/2001
Guest: 531 (Reference ID: 296448)
Name: Samantha Sparks
Email Address: SSparks491@aol.com
Location: Lansing, Michigan
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: ex husband did
Comments: Was talking with someone about the Ranger and just wanted to
take another look at her. She is still beautiful. Was aboard her many, many
years ago. Had a great time.
Date: 11/07/2001
Guest: 532 (Reference ID: 296413)
Name: Rick Cox(ET3)
Email Address: Richard.Cox3@med.va.gov
Location: Jackson, MS
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1976-1979 OE Division
Comments: What a great way to bring back memories. My time was during the
dry dock, collision, WestPac79, Sucking up mud in North Island, and many a days
at sea. I look back and attribute much of my "lifes' lessons" to the
men I served with on the Ranger. Does anyone else remember the fuel in our
water...burning your Bug Juice prior to drinking it...the 5 second showers...and
then the water pressure was gone when it came time to rinse. The $1,000,000.00
head we built in the dry dock. The chipping guns and fire watch days of the
yards. The time I enjoyed most was kicking back on the forward round down at
midnight and looking up at the billions of stars. I was privilidged to serve
with the greatest guys around...thanks for the memories and guidance.
Date: 11/06/2001
Guest: 533 (Reference ID: 296122)
Name: JEFF CROSS
Email Address: KJ600CROSS@AOL.COM
Location: SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1/77-7/80
Comments: I WAS THE HELMSMAN DURING THE COLLISION WITH THE LIBERIAN
TANKER "FORTUNE" ON APRIL 5, 1978. I WAS A QUARTERMASTER IN
NAVIGATION. I WAS ALSO IN THE BREMERTON SHIPYARD IN 1977. I WANT TO SAY HI TO
BRAD BOGGS, JAMES BREEN, MARK BESSON, ED GREEN (EGG), DAVE AND DOUG MARCOTTE,
RICK RANGELL, JOHN SKEEPER, CRAIG OFFORD, "CHOCOLATE BUDDHA, HUGHES, AL,
LASSEN, MARK KRIED, ARNIE SPRINGER, CHIEF POOLE, MARK WISECARVER, MIKE RUSH,
"BARNEY FIFE/SMITTY," AND ALL THE REST OF YOU GUYS. I HOPE YOU ALL
HAVE HAD A GREAT LIFE. I SPENT 3 1/2 YEARS ON THE "RANGERBOAT",... 20
YEARS LATER AND I STILL DON'T MISS THAT MOTHERF----R, JUST THE PEOPLE WHO I
SHARED THE EXPERIENCE WITH.
Date: 11/04/2001
Guest: 534 (Reference ID: 295334)
Name: James M Murphy
Email Address: dsmurphy@panhandle.net
Location: Omaha, NE
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1957 - 1958
Comments: Plank Owner, worked in Personnel Division, mess cook, ship
crew, etc. A lifetime member of the Ranger reunion assoc.
Date: 10/31/2001
Guest: 535 (Reference ID: 294164)
Name: Beverly Mayhew Arthur
Email Address: stxcfb01@allstate.com
Location: Canton, Tx
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: no
Comments: I had a very good friend who served on the Ranger from
1965-1966 and I have lost contact with him over the years. His name is Mickey E
Simmons. He left the Navy in 1966 or 1967 but reinlisted a few years later and
the last I heard he was stationed in Guam. Thank you for any help you can be in
locating him.
Date: 10/31/2001
Guest: 536 (Reference ID: 294092)
Name: George W. Sansom
Email Address: g.sansom@worldnet.att.net
Location: Salem, Oregon
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 6/59 to 12/59
Comments: Keep me on your mailing list to get any newsletter. I was a
aircontrolman act2 and served in the AC division. Looking forward to any news of
old shipmates.
Date: 10/30/2001
Guest: 537 (Reference ID: 293827)
Name: Kermina
Email Address: Kermina34@yahoo.com
Location: EVerett WA.
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Husband did 1987-1990
Comments: I like to know if I could see when the USS Ranger was in Port
in the Philippines in 1990 if I could.
Date: 10/30/2001
Guest: 538 (Reference ID: 293760)
Name: israel vasquez amsa
Email Address: none
Location: mission texas
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1989 westpac air wing
Comments:
Date: 10/29/2001
Guest: 539 (Reference ID: 293620)
Name: Jim Hill
Email Address: jim_7714@hotmail.com
Location: Kentucky
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1972-1974
Comments: I was assigned to VAW-112 therefore we were in the airwing
division. Made the cruise and went to Viet. when Nixon resigned his office. The
Captain aboard at that time was Hill, no relation. Interested in locating a
couple of pals, Art Malin and Tony Nobles. By the way I was an Aviation
Electricians Mate 2nd.
Date: 10/28/2001
Guest: 540 (Reference ID: 293234)
Name: james williams
Email Address: ajayman88@hotmail.com
Location: indiana
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: yes, 1975-1979
Comments: my name is jim, and i served aboard ranger between 1975 and
1979. i was a machinist mate, assigned to #2mmr. i was just looking for a friend
of mine that served at the same time i did, and registered with classmates.com.
it was nice to here from a fellow shipmate, though we didn't serve aboard ranger
at the same time. please let me know of any one else that was aboard the same
time that i was. thanks, jim williams
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Date: 10/27/2001
Guest: 541 (Reference ID: 292776)
Name: Mike Shaunessy
Email Address: championone@home.com
Location: San Diego, CA
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: V-2 85-89
Comments: Just found out that the one of the rudders from the Ranger
replaced a bad one off the "Connie" at the end of their 2001 WesPac.
Rudder replacement took place right here in San Diego
Date: 10/25/2001
Guest: 542 (Reference ID: 292323)
Name: Angel Abrams
Email Address: angel_abrams@yahoo.com
Location: California
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: No, My Father
Comments: My father served Dec. 25, 1959 to June 1963. His name is Donald
Parsons
Date: 10/25/2001
Guest: 543 (Reference ID: 292311)
Name: Will Babcock
Email Address: willbabcock@earthlink.net
Location: Marysville, Washington
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: VA-145-1973,
VF-1-1980-81
Comments: Cross decked from VA-75 aboard the Saratoga in January 1973
while both ships were in PI. Made the work ups in 1980, and most of the 80-81
cruise, left from Masirah, Oman in March of 81. Met one of the greatest CO's,
Captain Roger Box in Fallon, Nevada. Consumed copious amounts of adult beverages
and had some interesting conversation with him one night. Never forget the order
he gave in Pearl Harbor to a young female junior officer, to put the enlisted
brow up first!
Date: 10/25/2001
Guest: 544 (Reference ID: 292245)
Name: AT2 (AW) James E. West
Email Address: jwest@thomasvilletampabay.com
Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1992-1993
Comments: Rangers last ride. Was the best out of 4 carriers I served on.
Aimd (IM-3) 69A. SeoOpDet, out of NAS Miramar. Also served on repair locker.
Date: 10/25/2001
Guest: 545 (Reference ID: 292205)
Name: karl browder
Email Address: koa12345@aol.com
Location: lake ariel,pa.
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: vf141 1959
Comments: anyone that remenbers me on the first cruise
Date: 10/24/2001
Guest: 546 (Reference ID: 291988)
Name: RICHARD ROQUE
Email Address: RICKR109@AOL.COM
Location: BOSTON
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 57-59
Comments: RAN THE OFFICERS BARBER SHOP. MY TWIN BROTHER WAS ONBOARD ALSO
IN B DIV. GREAT TO HEAR FROM ANY ONE FROM B3 DIV OR ANYONE THAT REMEMBERS ME.
SUCH A WONDERFUL SITE. THANKS TO ANYONE INVOLVED. GOD BLESS THE USA.
Date: 10/24/2001
Guest: 547 (Reference ID: 291786)
Name: Ken Hermsen
Email Address: sunwidower@hotmail.com
Location: Brightwood,Oregon
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1976-1978
Comments: I was in V-4 div."Aviation Fuels" WestPac 76
Bremerton 77-78 North Island 78
Date: 10/23/2001
Guest: 548 (Reference ID: 291603)
Name: Dallas Fletcher
Email Address: dfletcher@peoplepc.com
Location: None
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1969-1970
Comments: I was with VA-93 attack sqd. in 1969 west pack.
Date: 10/23/2001
Guest: 549 (Reference ID: 291402)
Name: Belinda Johnson
Email Address: crossnobelinda@hotmail.com
Location: Illinois
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: no my husband did
Comments: I have been looking for a few of my old friends.. David Scott
Johnson, Daniel Wardell , Ricky Horner , Steve Murry......
Date: 10/22/2001
Guest: 550 (Reference ID: 291277)
Name: Lawrence C. Deeley Jr. AME-3 VF-21
Email Address: freeair@sprynet.com,
larry,deeley@onizuka.af.mil
Location: Fremont, CA
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: July 76 to June 78?
Comments: I'm greatful to find someone is keeping the ships memories
alive. Keep up the good work.
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Date: 10/22/2001
Guest: 551 (Reference ID: 291038)
Name: Phillip Blackmountain
Email Address: phillip.blackmountain@boeing.com
Location: Scottsdale,Arizona
Homepage: http://none
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: VA-192 Westpac 1983-84
Comments: The few things I remember the most about danger Ranger!! Wog
day,121 day line period and the P.I
Date: 10/21/2001
Guest: 552 (Reference ID: 290940)
Name: Darryl D. Hall (Chuck Roast)
Email Address: d.d.hall@worldnet.att.net
Location: Lancaster, Ca
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1977-1981
Comments: I was ship's company, assigned to AIMD IM-3 Division. The web
site has bought back some memories of the wild times we had overseas. Thanks for
the memories.
Date: 10/21/2001
Guest: 553 (Reference ID: 290915)
Name: Carl Fogg (Formerly "Doc Fogg)
Email Address: crfjr6869@yahoo.com
Location: San Diego Ca.
Homepage: none
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 25th Anniversary Cruise
VF-2/H-Div 1982
Comments: I was the squadron Doc of VF-2 Tad to H-div. also made the trip
to Vancover BC in Oct 81. I have alot of great memories from the time onboard I
enjoyed Flying with HS-2 and I remember the tragic lost of our shipmates from
VQ-1. I will always treasure the times onboard and the friends I had. I will
also remember my Senior Medical Officer Capt Clayton Wickham and of course
Master Chief Hobbs. I remember eating in the galley and he would come and say
Would you mind if the C.O eats with you. and I have fond memories of our
"Steel Beach Picnics" I would like any other "RangerMen from the
82 Cruise to contact me so we can reminise. And with the times were are in now i
wish all of the Sailors Godspeed in the fight for our Freedom GOD BLESS AMERCIA.
PS This a great site It brought back many good memories. Thanks for putting
together.
Date: 10/21/2001
Guest: 554 (Reference ID: 290891)
Name: Homer (Ken) Green
Email Address: kenna@suite224.net
Location: Conneaut, Ohio
Homepage: none
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Yes 57 to late 58 -
Plank Owner
Comments: An old shipmate of mine that I haven't seen or heard from for
43 years called me yesterday and stopped by and seen me today. Nelson Tuggle. We
were 19 and 20 years old the last time we talked. We are 62 and 63 years old
now. What a nice day it was. We were grandson's, now we are great grandfathers.
you think we didn't have things to talk about/ ? You bet we did. Closer than
family. Keep up the good work.
Date: 10/20/2001
Guest: 555 (Reference ID: 290562)
Name: Michael Polk
Email Address: mslpolk@aol.com
Location: San Ramon, CA
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Yes 1981-1982
Comments: My first ship out of boot camp. Went to IM-3 to get some OJT
before going off to AV "A" School in Memphis, ended up in V-4 as a
grape 3 weeks later. Departed 6 months later during our first port visit in PI.
Now as a LT in the Coast Guard, I often recall those days of my youth and the
great times I had working on the flight deck. San Diego was also an awesome home
port.
Date: 10/20/2001
Guest: 556 (Reference ID: 290537)
Name: John E. Neal
Email Address: mikejack@peoplepc.com
Location: Adams, NY 13605
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1969-1970
Comments: Very nostalgic web site. Brought back many good and bad
memories.
Date: 10/19/2001
Guest: 557 (Reference ID: 290249)
Name: Paul J. HAEN PNC USNRET
Email Address: pjhaen@aceks.com
Location: Iola, KS
Homepage: none
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: MAR 83 - SEP 84
Comments: Worked in Personnel then was the Discipline Officer and Retired
from the Ranger. Whatever happened to PN1 Jack CURRY? He took over in
Discipline. Remember Capt Fred hitting the USS Wichita on our way to Hawaii.
Remember the phantom crapper on the 83 cruise. He was a chief from a squadron
that liked to dump in engineering spaces and finally got caught in a passageway.
Date: 10/19/2001
Guest: 558 (Reference ID: 290212)
Name: Brian Mercer
Email Address: squeats@hotmail.com
Location: Altoona, PA
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 87-89
Comments: Was a member of VMA(AW)-121 for both the 87 and 89 WESTPACs.
Had some good times, and some not so good times, but all are treasured times.
Good luck to all Rangermen and their families.
Date: 10/19/2001
Guest: 559 (Reference ID: 290112)
Name: John G. Frampton
Email Address: FF22nasjrb@aol.com
Location: San Diego, Ca.
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1987-1988
Comments:
Date: 10/19/2001
Guest: 560 (Reference ID: 290055)
Name: Larry Grigsby
Email Address: twotanzers@worldnet.att.net
Location: Tacoma Washington
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: VFf-143 Squadron 1965-66
Comments: Many good memories of the Navy, the Ranger, friends and
girlfriends in port
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Date: 10/18/2001
Guest: 561 (Reference ID: 289701)
Name: Dennis M. Minnich ABH-2
Email Address: hazmatd@aol.com
Location: Phoenix AZ
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: YES Indeed--82-87 V-!
Division
Comments: 121 straight sunup and sundowns. Nasty fire, questionable
Captain, hard deck, jet blast, JP-5 in the showers, no milk. High priced
memories that I hold onto. Ranger would carve it into you, nothing's easy!
Date: 10/16/2001
Guest: 562 (Reference ID: 288916)
Name: Robert Johnson
Email Address: W7LRD@juno.com
Location: Renton Wa.
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1964-1967
Comments: I was in OE Div, Communications.
Date: 10/15/2001
Guest: 563 (Reference ID: 288676)
Name: william devito
Email Address: litem@webtv.com
Location: nj
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1968 to 1970
Comments:
Date: 10/14/2001
Guest: 564 (Reference ID: 288022)
Name: Buddy Reece
Email Address: Budinc@earthlink.net
Location: Culpeper Va.
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: HU-2 1958
Comments: Great job! serves a real purpose.
Date: 10/13/2001
Guest: 565 (Reference ID: 287881)
Name: Barry Fox
Email Address: barry.linda@verizon.net
Location: Apple Valley, CA.
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Yes, OC Div. Oct. 78-Dec
79
Comments:
Date: 10/12/2001
Guest: 566 (Reference ID: 287284)
Name: Ron Lehmann
Email Address: sailorcv61@peoplepc.com
Location: westland, MI
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: April 1964-Oct 1967
Comments: Re-signing the book, haven't signed it since June 00. Lots of
memories, served 2nd division and the Post Office, couple of WESPAC's, couple of
reunions, memories flooding back now that carriers are doing there thing again.
God Bless America!
Date: 10/12/2001
Guest: 567 (Reference ID: 287203)
Name: Robert Asal
Email Address: rea820@aol.com
Location: Mississippi
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 77-81 and 83 to 86
Comments:
Date: 10/11/2001
Guest: 568 (Reference ID: 287099)
Name: Bob Greer
Email Address: greer@oasisol.com
Location: Fallon Nv.
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1985 - 1990
Comments: Miss the old girl, Hotel 61. Cruised as a member of the Green
Knights, VMA(aw)-121 (Marine A-6's). As I look back upon it I wouldn't of missed
it for the world.
Date: 10/11/2001
Guest: 569 (Reference ID: 287070)
Name: brian mooney
Email Address: mooney 270@aol.com
Location: casper wy
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: no but my dad did 62-66
Comments:
Date: 10/11/2001
Guest: 570 (Reference ID: 286947)
Name: Kenneth A. Yaeger BT1 (SW), Retired
Email Address: kenny@brick.net
Location: St. Louis Missouri
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: yes, 1979-1981 &
1987-1989
Comments: Spent alot of time on this fine ship. Did 2 tours of duty on
her, both in #3 Main Machinery Room. Did 4 Westpac Deployments, many an hour
steaming 3A & 3B boilers! Had the chance to serve with alot of great guys,
have not heard from a one of them, I hope that with this here, I will. Since the
days of the Ranger, I served on the USS Waddell DDG-24, did 6 years of
Recruiting Duty here in St. Louis, Missouri and my last years at Naval Hospital
Great Lakes. I Retired from the Navy in December 1999. Had many a great time on
the Ranger, went places I never will see again, was on when the collision at sea
took place in April 79. Just lots of good times now that I look back at it, too
many here to list. Found this site just cruisin the net, found Mark Vulstyke
provided alot of pictures for the site, (used to be his Boiler Technician of the
Watch). Wonder what some of my buddies from the days are doing now, Bob Wallace,
Mike Horn, and the rest. Almost wish with these terror attacks on our country,
that we could get the team together and steam her again, sad to see her sitting
there like she is. I hope the committee trying to save her, does. Would like to
one day see her again. My email address is kenny@brick.net if anyone sees this
from the old days, please give me a holler. Only one real regret, I never made
CPO before I retired, but would not have missed what I did for the world.
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Date: 10/10/2001
Guest: 571 (Reference ID: 286774)
Name: Paul Johnson
Email Address: hondamanpj@juno.com
Location: Renton,Wa.
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: No, but my dad did.
Robert Johnson, Between 1962-1966
Comments:
Date: 10/10/2001
Guest: 572 (Reference ID: 286762)
Name: Michael A. Pacer RD 3
Email Address: mpacer@juno.com
Location: Glendora Cal.
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Nov. '68---Dec '71
Comments: I was an ECM Puke and proud of it! Just keeping current. Would
like to hear from Bill Shelton, Dennis Negron, Mark Joyce or any of the other
RD's on my watch. I'm kind of edgy watching this Afghanistan thing. Not that I
would want to be back but...It brings back memories. Good and bad.
Date: 10/09/2001
Guest: 573 (Reference ID: 286128)
Name: JAY LEONE RD3
Email Address: jay904@gis.net
Location: newton,mass
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1963-1966 oi div
Comments: resigning the book in the hope that some old shipmates will get
in touch,served on board 63-66 in combat infomation center as a radarman 3rd
Date: 10/08/2001
Guest: 574 (Reference ID: 285772)
Name: Charles Pratt
Email Address: chckprat@netscape.net
Location: Ft Edward, NY
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 2/67 - 10/67
Comments: 1st Div deck crew, BM3, anchor/line detail, captians gig
coxwain I'am looking for 1st Div shipmates.
Date: 10/07/2001
Guest: 575 (Reference ID: 285042)
Name: Max Springer
Email Address: BowtieMax@webtv.net
Location: Henderson Ky.
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: No but my good friend
John Strother did.
Comments: I enjoyed the site very much,you did a good job.Be proud. Max
Springer
Date: 10/07/2001
Guest: 576 (Reference ID: 284905)
Name: Charles Dennis Sissel
Email Address: charles.d.sissel@census.gov
Location: Suitland Federal Center
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1972-1973
Comments: Stationed in Subic Bay aboard Ranger beginning December 1972 I
recall the day they signed the peace agreement. Kitty Hawk, Enterprise, Ranger
& several others were outside Gulf of Tonkin for ceremony. Many good
memories. Is there any information re- that period & roster of seamen on
duty in Ranger? Dennis Sissel 6004-3 New Forest Court Waldorf, MD 20603
Date: 10/07/2001
Guest: 577 (Reference ID: 284859)
Name: Rudy Friederich
Email Address: carriersg@aol.com
Location: Knoxville, TN
Homepage: http://www.carriersg.org
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: N/A
Comments: Again, found your web site interesting and informative. Rudy
Friederich Aircraft Carrier Study Group
Date: 10/05/2001
Guest: 578 (Reference ID: 284361)
Name: Donnie Brainard
Email Address: Donnie@AlamedaPropertyGroup.com
Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico
Homepage: www.alamedapropertygroup.com
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1987-1989
Comments: I'd love to talk to anybody who I served with in V-5 or V-3.
I'm also looking for an 87/89 cruise book and patches.
Date: 10/05/2001
Guest: 579 (Reference ID: 284032)
Name: Montez Hodge
Email Address: hodge.montez@pwcwash.navy.mil
Location: Washington DC, Maryland
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: June 1977- February 1981
Comments: Hi all well it's still a joy to see some of my history. I have
always enjoyed me scrap booxs and most of my pictures are still in two (2) shoe
boxes. I have one of my self and a few gyes in 4 MMR thats 4 Main, the hole aft
of dental if you don't know. Anyway if some rember we had to uncuple 4 shaft
because a OBA glove was sucked in the turbins through the vacume braker. Also
mave Top Gun paper with advancement on hanger deck the day befor Thanksgiving
1980. If you were a snipe tn those days it was "FIRST ON LAST OFF" but
partyed the best. Montez Hodge MMOW 4 MAIN, aka CAPP.
Date: 10/04/2001
Guest: 580 (Reference ID: 283595)
Name: Bob Heinen
Email Address: bobnjenh@ncn.net
Location: Algona, Iowa
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: April 1967-Oct. 1970 V4
Div.
Comments: Thankyou for the reminder to come back and look at this again.
Fantastic site. Anybody in V-4 Div. when I was, I would love to hear from you.
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Date: 10/04/2001
Guest: 581 (Reference ID: 283524)
Name: Marty Hulm
Email Address: mjh_8759@hotmail.com
Location: Loveland Colorado
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 81 to 85 S8 & S6 Was
also 07AA Supply officer Admin
Comments: Some of my best times were during the two extended Westpac's on
that puppy. Since the attack on the Trade Centers I wish I could go back on her
so we could show the world what Pride & Professionalism is really about.
Still have a few patches and pictures of the people that came on board. No ship
and crew was better at defending our country and non will ever be!
Date: 10/03/2001
Guest: 582 (Reference ID: 283419)
Name: Ronald C Germeaux
Email Address: clydes@olypen.com
Location: Port Angeles Washington
Homepage: http://none
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: yes 1971- 1972 westpac
Vietnam
Comments: She is still a beautiful ship.
Date: 10/03/2001
Guest: 583 (Reference ID: 283319)
Name: Wesley House
Email Address: whouse7@yahoo.com
Location: Southern California
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1989-1991
Comments: I served as a crash and salvage crewmember in the Persian Gulf
War. I welcome anybody in V5 to contact me if they served the same time.
Date: 10/01/2001
Guest: 584 (Reference ID: 282690)
Name: Jack Phillips
Email Address: shipjack54@aol.com
Location: reno nv
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: yes, 71-75 Served
Comments: served with VA-25 line div, and powerplants , any old squadron
mates lets here from you.
Date: 10/01/2001
Guest: 585 (Reference ID: 282390)
Name: Jeffrey L. Spurgeon
Email Address: sellsail@yahoo.com
Location: Stockton Missouri
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1977-1981
Comments:
Date: 10/01/2001
Guest: 586 (Reference ID: 282319)
Name: Rick Clark
Email Address: rick_58102@yahoo.com
Location: Fargo, ND
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: served from Apr 78 to
Sep 81
Comments: Hi, just looking for a few others that served on the Ranger
during that time. mostly in Comm Dept/CR-div. also any one u might have been in
V-2 div bow cats. Looking for an old friend by the name of Gary Brown..From the
LA area. who was in V-2 div.
Date: 09/30/2001
Guest: 587 (Reference ID: 281934)
Name: ROGER F. GOSHEA
Email Address: rfgoshea@the-spa.com
Location: EASTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 12/1966 - 6/1970
Comments: Thanks for reminder to revisit the site and to sign the
guestbook. Site still continues to amaze me with all the new changes. Keep up
the good work.
Date: 09/29/2001
Guest: 588 (Reference ID: 281724)
Name: Jack Hagens RM/CR Div
Email Address: gromitsroom@msn.com
Location: North Bend , Washington
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Jul77-Oct80
Comments: Looking for any and all CR/Com types that might be out there. I
guess I haven't signed the guestbook in awhile. Best to all /Goose
Date: 09/28/2001
Guest: 589 (Reference ID: 281496)
Name: Bob Heinen
Email Address: bobnjenh@ncn.net
Location: Algona, Iowa
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Ap
Comments:
Date: 09/28/2001
Guest: 590 (Reference ID: 281367)
Name: Michael W. Radford
Email Address: radfordm@eaglestl.com
Location: None
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 92 July - 93 Jan
Comments:
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Date: 09/27/2001
Guest: 591 (Reference ID: 281212)
Name: Richard Horton
Email Address: ricsha@cybertrails.com
Location: Arizona
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1966-1969
Comments: Served in the S-6 Div., aviation storekeeper. If anyone served
in the S-6 division during that period, I would like to hear from you.
Date: 09/27/2001
Guest: 592 (Reference ID: 281117)
Name: John D. Haugan
Email Address: Orchard174@aol
Location: None
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Yes, 70-72
Comments: Who'd have thought I'd be looking up this website 30 years
later? Didn't want to be there...Could hardly wait to get out...Then why all
these great memories and the desire to hear from those who I was there with?
Date: 09/27/2001
Guest: 593 (Reference ID: 281112)
Name: John D. Haugan
Email Address: None
Location: None
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: N/A
Comments:
Date: 09/27/2001
Guest: 594 (Reference ID: 280982)
Name: John 'Mike" Adams
Email Address: mikeadams5@hotmail.com
Location: Portland Ore
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 80 to 83
Comments: Just resigning the book here. Looking for any EX-DIV or A gang
(steam heat shop) that were onboard 80 to 83. I watch the news as the carriers
pull out of port on the news in response to the attack on the WTC and Pentagon
and wish I was with them.....And they have women now!!........... But in all
seriousness may the pride and tradition go with our men and women as they set
out to protect this great land We will never forget 11 sept 01 Godspeed to them
all
Date: 09/26/2001
Guest: 595 (Reference ID: 280855)
Name: Azell Thomas Jr
Email Address: teehawk@mediaone.net
Location: Atlanta, GA
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: From 1990-93
Comments: I was an Aviation Electrician's Mate with an NEC of Sealed
Instrument Repair Technician. I worked in shop 62B in the IM3 division. Being in
SEAOPDET at NAS Whidbey Is, I was able to enjoy the best of both worlds. She was
quite a remarkable ship right up to the last ride. The last time I saw her up
close was in Long Beach about 1994.
Date: 09/26/2001
Guest: 596 (Reference ID: 280699)
Name: Robert D. Phillips
Email Address: RPhillips3349543@aol.com
Location: Pensacola FL
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Jan 1972 to July 1977
Comments: I really hope your site takes off, I would like to hear about
some of my old frinds and what they been upto. I was an ABF in V-4.
Date: 09/24/2001
Guest: 597 (Reference ID: 280039)
Name: Bud Bigley
Email Address: odiedody75@hotmail.com
Location: Elma Iowa
Homepage: none
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: no
Comments: It is a great site.I have some friends that served aboard the
Ranger.Big Boat we need to bring her and others back into service, and keep the
Middle East on their TOES!!!!!!!!!!
Date: 09/24/2001
Guest: 598 (Reference ID: 279995)
Name: Jane Crawford
Email Address: Valskipme@aol.com
Location: Dublin,Ohio
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: friend did 55-59
Comments: I absolutly love your site!!! Interest from a friend who served
and commisioned the great lady Ranger cva61. I am decorating a room in
dedication to the Ranger to keep her memory alive and well. I am interested in
obtaining any items either authentic or reproduced(prefer original) that could
be displayed in this room. Valskipme@aol.com and would like sites that would put
me in contact with persons who would have momentos. Thank you, Jane C.
Date: 09/24/2001
Guest: 599 (Reference ID: 279993)
Name: Terry Starrett
Email Address: tstarett@flash.net
Location: Mesquite, Texas
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 3/6/1966 - 9/26/1969
Comments: I'm glad to see a web site like this. It sure brings back alot
of Memories. I was in V-4 Fuels division and would love to get in touch with
guys I served with. Thanks alot for all your hard work on putting this together.
Terry Starrett
Date: 09/24/2001
Guest: 600 (Reference ID: 279992)
Name: Terry Starrett
Email Address: tstarett@flash.net
Location: Mesquite, Texas
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 3/6/1966 - 9/26/1969
Comments: I'm glad to see a web site like this. It sure brings back alot
of Memories. I was in 4V division and would love to get in touch with guys I
served with. Thanks alot for all your hard work on putting this together. Terry
Starrett
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Date: 09/24/2001
Guest: 601 (Reference ID: 279987)
Name: Terry Starrett
Email Address: tstarett@flash.net
Location: Mesquite, Texas
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 3/6/1966 - 9/26/1969
Comments: I'm glad to see a web site like this. It sure brings back alot
of Memories. Thanks alot for all your hard work on putting this together. Terry
Starrett
Date: 09/24/2001
Guest: 602 (Reference ID: 279956)
Name: jim (cooke) bromagen
Email Address: bigtazus@yahoo.com
Location: harrisburg mo.
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: no
Comments: served with the ranger when i was in nam 70-72. glad to be with
her.
Date: 09/24/2001
Guest: 603 (Reference ID: 279955)
Name: james
Email Address: bigtazus@yahoo.com
Location: harrisburg mo
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: no
Comments: served with the ranger durning nam 70-72
Date: 09/24/2001
Guest: 604 (Reference ID: 279949)
Name: Dan Boyer
Email Address: takamine98@hotmail.com
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1975 - 1979 V-2
Arresting Gear
Comments: As most of you, I have many great memories of that time in my
life. At the time, I hated serving in the Navy but it was the very best thing I
ever did for myself. Had I not toughed-it-out and become a "hacker",
no telling what kind of loser I'd be today. Best memories are of the fine people
I came to know and love: PFC Briggs (hated him/respected him), Cooney, Jones,
Kevin Gilliard , Rick Jackson, Dave Barnes, Jim Hearn, Mike Reget, Capt.
Nicholas, Petrimoulx, Clem Padiken...and so many others. Sure would like to make
contact with any of you who served in V-2, then.
Date: 09/22/2001
Guest: 605 (Reference ID: 279497)
Name: Tony Snyder
Email Address: zutesute@hotmail.com
Location: Poway, CA (San Diego)
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: VF-1 Jan 1985 - Jan 1990
Comments: Time to bring her out of Bremerton and get back to the business
of National Defense. Remember the victims WTC, Pentagon, PA. God Bless America
Date: 09/22/2001
Guest: 606 (Reference ID: 279330)
Name: Jerry D. Seymour
Email Address: spekhuntr@yahoo.com
Location: Pleasanton, California
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1957 - 1961
Comments: E - Division I.C. Electrician She was a great ship. Have a lot
of fond memories.
Date: 09/21/2001
Guest: 607 (Reference ID: 279244)
Name: Robert Glazier
Email Address: googoogaga2@home.com
Location: Midland, Michigan
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1973/1974
Comments: I served aboard the USS Ranger with the US Marine Detachment
during that time period. It was a great experience.
Date: 09/21/2001
Guest: 608 (Reference ID: 279213)
Name: roger beattie
Email Address: None
Location: reno nv
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1958/1962
Comments:
Date: 09/21/2001
Guest: 609 (Reference ID: 279168)
Name: John Acton
Email Address: John.Acton@bnsf.com
Location: kansas city
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1964 - 1965
Comments: this is a great idea......good for you I was a radio man during
my tour
Date: 09/21/2001
Guest: 610 (Reference ID: 279063)
Name: Terry Lee Turner -AW3
Email Address: teturner@firstam.com
Location: Garden Grove, Ca.
Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/ussrangerguy/Terry_Turner.html
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1980-83 GSE then Ops/OT
Comments: Hey anybody!! I'm in the process of putting together another
flight jacket to replace the one I lost. I've been able to find and have been
given quite a few patches to go on it, however I'm having a VERY hard time
finding 3 patches in particular and would be very gratefull for any assistance.
I'm still looking for a squadron patch for both VS-21 and HS-2, and of course I
need alot of help finding the elusive 1982 Cruise patch. I got to fly with those
squadrons a few times and would be proud to sport thier colors on my jacket!!
Please help a shipmate in need!!!
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Date: 09/20/2001
Guest: 611 (Reference ID: 278783)
Name: Richard LaBadie
Email Address: badcarmajo@home.com
Location: Rhode Island
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: yes 89-93
Comments: Anyone that was a Firecontrolmen, I've been searching for you
all. also looking for Thomas S. Williams.
Date: 09/19/2001
Guest: 612 (Reference ID: 278332)
Name: Kevin Resch
Email Address: rangercat1@hotmail.com
Location: Wisconsin
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Nov 81'/ July 82'
Comments: Looking for some of the good friends I made during my short
tour. Did 3 years shore and only 10 months aboard Ranger. Now I wish it was more
underway. Anyway served in V-2 Div. Oh how I long for JOLOS. I always lost. Wish
we were in IO kickin some ass right now. Anyone from those days feel free to
e-mail me. Lunchbox, E.C., Swede, Duke ANYBODY?????
Date: 09/19/2001
Guest: 613 (Reference ID: 278170)
Name: Tim Faast
Email Address: tfaast@hotmail.com
Location: Denver, CO
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1975-1976 VAQ-135 Ravens
Comments: I can't believe how fast this book is growing! Hope there are
some of my old buddies out there that see this. If you do, I shure would like to
hear from you.
Date: 09/18/2001
Guest: 614 (Reference ID: 277961)
Name: wayne herick
Email Address: papasmurftaz@yahoo.com
Location: clarksville tn
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: may/1973---june 1975
Comments: this is the best site i have seen outstanding job top gun bar
none
Date: 09/18/2001
Guest: 615 (Reference ID: 277906)
Name: Tim Hindenach
Email Address: dbth97@msn.com
Location: Grand Rapids MI
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Yes, 1972-1975
Comments: Nice memories...
Date: 09/18/2001
Guest: 616 (Reference ID: 277857)
Name: kar tikka
Email Address: kari.tikka@nettilinja.fi
Location: Finland
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: N/A
Comments: fantastic!
Date: 09/18/2001
Guest: 617 (Reference ID: 277780)
Name: Lew McDonald Jr
Email Address: LBM7216@aol.com
Location: Bliss, NY
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1977-1980
Comments: Nice site, Got aboard Ranger as a FA during the yard period in
Bremberton and transferred in May of 80 as a PN2. Worked in ESO/Personnel during
my tour. Was there for the collision in the straights. Where we got the name
Cutting Edge of PAC fleet. Take care and Thanks for keeping her alive. God Bless
America
Date: 09/17/2001
Guest: 618 (Reference ID: 277682)
Name: william h webb
Email Address: billy@pepperlink.net
Location: hamilton al.
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: yes.1969 6mos.
Comments: i was sent to the ranger after viet-nam i spent 18 mos there.
the ranger was scheduled to deploy very soon after i went aboard. i was assigned
to #4 engine room i was transfered to the uss firedrake ae14 i made one cruise
on her.my rank mm1.so short a time hardly worth counting.
Date: 09/17/2001
Guest: 619 (Reference ID: 277585)
Name: Ray Barone
Email Address: RBARO083@FOX.COM
Location: Tampa, Fla
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Jan 1968 thru Dec 1971
Comments: I worked in IOIC as a Data systems Tech.. Wondering if you have
heard from any other Data System Techs that served in IOIC durring this period
of time??
Date: 09/17/2001
Guest: 620 (Reference ID: 277466)
Name: Rick Clark
Email Address: rick_58102@yahoo.com
Location: Fargo, ND
Homepage: http://nbinternet.com
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: apr 78 - sep 81
Comments: Hi, good to get your email, I serve on the Danger Ranger, from
apr 78 thru sep 81. it's good to see this site.
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Date: 09/16/2001
Guest: 621 (Reference ID: 277295)
Name: MaxHax Had a tattoo that said Max
Email Address: contactmax@home.com
Location: Sacramento, CA
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1980, 12/1983
Comments: I worked in 3 main and in the oil lab as a Fireman (BT) when
the fire broke out that took six lives. It changed me forever. I miss all my
ship mates!
Date: 09/15/2001
Guest: 622 (Reference ID: 276953)
Name: Byron L. Witherington
Email Address: mabry@prodigy.net
Location: St. Louis, Mo
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1981-1985/ OI-DIV-OPS
DEPT-OS2
Comments: Amazing how 4 years of your life can pack so many memories. We
saw it all Movie stars,Queens and a vice president waiting for his turn at the
helm. Fires and crashes and endless days of floating in the IO sun,I wouldn't
have missed it for anything and would do it all over again. Go Navy,Good luck
Ranger and God Bless America!
Date: 09/14/2001
Guest: 623 (Reference ID: 276592)
Name: JOHN R. FRAZIER
Email Address: frazier@bloomingdaletel.com
Location: rockville,In. rr4 box 232 47872
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: mid 1958 to late 1960
Comments: I WAS IN THE ENG. DEPT. AND WAS ASSIGNED TO AUX ENG RM #1 MADE
E-5 BEFOR BEING TRANSFERED TO STOCKTON PAC. RES. FLEET IN LATE 1960 MADE TWO
CRUISES ON THE RANGER TO FAR EAST. I LIVE IN ROCKVILLE IN.AND ABOUT TO RETIRE .
HAVE WORKED IN ELECTRONICS MOST OF MY CIVILIAN LIFE. REGARDS JOHN FRAZIER
Date: 09/14/2001
Guest: 624 (Reference ID: 276541)
Name: Gary Teachout
Email Address: gteachout@hotmail.com
Location: Norfolk Va
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Yes, 1983-84
Comments: You have an excellent site here. I was on the Ranger during the
83-84 deployment when we had a terrible boiler explosion and spent 121 days at
sea. I was an AN then attached to VA-192, an A-7E Squadron out of Lemoore Ca. I
retire in less than a year, and I still (and always will) have fond memories of
my first cruise on Ranger. Keep up the good work here, its a great site.
Date: 09/12/2001
Guest: 625 (Reference ID: 275865)
Name: M. Anderson
Email Address: tulwizard@aol.com
Location: California
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: My step father John
Anderson served until 1960
Comments: My step father John Anderson Served until around 1960. Have
lost contact with him for the last 15 years. He was from Newark New Jersey.
Date: 09/11/2001
Guest: 626 (Reference ID: 275568)
Name: Ken Peacock
Email Address: kpeacock@wwc.com
Location: San Jose California
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 84-88
Comments: I would like to extend my prayers to all the families/ victims
of todays events in NY and DC. Seems now our people need ships like our Ranger
more than ever.
Date: 09/11/2001
Guest: 627 (Reference ID: 275523)
Name: Daniel L. Bjelk
Email Address: okokim12@qwest.net
Location: Tucson
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: yes 1981-1983
Comments: She took good care of us. I have many good memories of my time
with her. OW division. In God we trusted. All others we monitered.
Date: 09/11/2001
Guest: 628 (Reference ID: 275490)
Name: Thom Walker
Email Address: thomas.d.walker@boeing.com
Location: None
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1967-1969
Comments: VA-165 . . . AO2
Date: 09/10/2001
Guest: 629 (Reference ID: 275270)
Name: charles shaver
Email Address: forlornpro@juno.com
Location: California
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 2 ND DIV 1957-1961
Comments: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED IN 2ND DIVISION FROM 1957-1961
NOTE LOOKING FOR JAMES RUSS JR FROM MYRTLE BEACH S.C.THIS IS ZAC
Date: 09/10/2001
Guest: 630 (Reference ID: 275258)
Name: Charles Shaver, Jr.
Email Address: forlornpro@juno.com
Location: California
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: no, but my dad did
Comments: Sorry, I realized I didn't leave my email: forlornpro@juno.com
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Date: 09/10/2001
Guest: 631 (Reference ID: 275257)
Name: Charles Shaver, Jr.
Email Address: forlornpro@juno.com
Location: California
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: no, but my dad did
Comments: Dear John, I was wondering if you could contact me with some
information on the CVA-61 Ranger. My father was a part of it's initial skeleton
crew that sailed around the horn. He served in '58 to I do not know when. He has
asked me to find some info for him, most specifically to see if some of his old
crew mates are still with us and available for contact. Thanks for your time and
help.
Date: 09/09/2001
Guest: 632 (Reference ID: 275002)
Name: Bill Crockett
Email Address: bcroc@earthlink.net
Location: Nipomo, California
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Yes- 1967-68
Comments: I was in VF-154 (the world's best jet squadron). I have very
fond memories of "Top Gun", CVA-61. I recall when we went to the Sea
of Japan to help rescue the USS Pueblo. We went from Yankee Station (Tonkin
Gulf)where the temp was ~90 deg to Korea in January ('68). I worked on the
flight deck and when we turned into the wind to launch, boy was it cold (-20
deg). We spent 60 plus days on line before going to Sasebo. The first day in
port, I pulled shore patrol. I never saw so many drunken sailors that day. Well,
anyway, this is a great site and thanks for maintaining it. Best of luck, Bill
Crockett
Date: 09/08/2001
Guest: 633 (Reference ID: 274552)
Name: Dominick Pottker
Email Address: nickp38@aol.com
Location: eugene, Or
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1981-1983
Comments: Great site, very nostalgic
Date: 09/08/2001
Guest: 634 (Reference ID: 274449)
Name: Homer (Ken) Green
Email Address: kenna@suite224.net
Location: Conneaut, Ohio
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Yes, Plank owner to fall
of 1958
Comments: Just signing in again. I have had contacts with several old
shipmate/friends since I last signed in. This site is a great thing. I'm proud
to be part of it. Keep the sign ups coming boys. Homer (Ken) Green
Date: 09/08/2001
Guest: 635 (Reference ID: 274445)
Name: Homer (Ken) Green
Email Address: kenna@suite224.net
Location: None
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: N/A
Comments:
Date: 09/07/2001
Guest: 636 (Reference ID: 274379)
Name: Terry Lee Turner (formerly AW3)
Email Address: teturner@firstam.com
Location: Garden Grove, Ca
Homepage: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~terryman/
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1980 thru1983 AIMD/GSE
then OPS/OT
Comments: Hey John!!! Thanks for the reminder!! Haven't been in the
guestbook for awhile, and since you've sent out the message, I've allready found
another shipmate!!! Thanks again for ALL you do!!! I've got alot of great
memories from my time on board our lady Ranger. Got to see some great ports, had
some CRAZY times and now I've hooked back up with a few shipmates and have found
a REALLY good friend in one!! For anybody who served from 1980 to 83, you can
find my story in the "Shipmates Then and Now" section. Feel free to
drop me a line ifin you want......
Date: 09/07/2001
Guest: 637 (Reference ID: 274191)
Name: Dennis Mantle
Email Address: chocks99@lineone.net
Location: Lancaster- England
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Met her once-Far East
Comments: Your right John, it's grown like Topsy!!!Must keep comming
back. Den
Date: 09/07/2001
Guest: 638 (Reference ID: 274133)
Name: Stanley Baggett CWO4 ret.
Email Address: slbag66691@earthlink.net
Location: Chula Vista CA.
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: '89-Apr '92
Comments: Served as as the 'W' division officer. Hi to all who served
with me.
Date: 09/07/2001
Guest: 639 (Reference ID: 274128)
Name: Larry Kostelecky
Email Address: kostelecky@home.com
Location: Denver
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 88-92
Comments: Hello to all my old buddies
Date: 09/06/2001
Guest: 640 (Reference ID: 274053)
Name: Ted Loudis
Email Address: tat2ude@hotmail.com
Location: Springfield,Mo.
Homepage: http://loudis.com
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: ww division Aug73-Aug77
Comments: Thank you for this great site. Those were some very good years
spent on the Ranger. I saw her just last summer in Bremerton. She is still
magical.
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Date: 09/06/2001
Guest: 641 (Reference ID: 274017)
Name: Ted Walker
Email Address: tedwpx1@home.com
Location: None
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1965 - 1969 3 WesPac
Cruises
Comments: Is there database of shipmates I can search
Date: 09/06/2001
Guest: 642 (Reference ID: 273925)
Name: Russell Robinson
Email Address: trussrobinson@webtv.net
Location: Illinois
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1990-1993
Comments: It was great to see the old girl again. I had fun and hard
times on her, but I learned alot about life too, cause I was fresh out of high
school in a little town. I'm going to save this website.
Date: 09/06/2001
Guest: 643 (Reference ID: 273905)
Name: John Fries
Email Address: jfries25@hotmail.com
Location: Illinois
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1982 VA-25
Comments: I just happened to be thinking about the navy as I always do,
and decided to search on the USS Ranger CV61. And I came across this web site. I
have very fond memories of the Ranger, for I made my first cruise on her. I have
many photos from my time on the Ranger and I will be sharing them with you as
soon as I get them scanned. Thanks for setting up this web site. I will be
spending as much time on it as I go through all the pics and stories.
Date: 09/05/2001
Guest: 644 (Reference ID: 273669)
Name: Dennis Gehringer
Email Address: russ_work@hotmail.com
Location: Bellingham, WA
Homepage: none
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1991-1992
Comments: I served in the air department V-1 division and had a great
time on Ranger. It was thru her that I met my Wife! The final cruise was
excellent and you can not beat a West-Pac. I got to do a split tour and did not
enjoy the Med-Cruise nearly as much. Anyway great site and I will be back!
Date: 09/05/2001
Guest: 645 (Reference ID: 273666)
Name: A
Email Address: None
Location: None
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: N/A
Comments:
Date: 09/05/2001
Guest: 646 (Reference ID: 273660)
Name: Douglas E. Cone
Email Address: shortdad52@earthlink.net
Location: Puyallup, Wa
Homepage: http://home.earthlink.net/~shortdad52/index.html
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 7/1970 to 5/1976
Comments: I served in the OE division shop! during that time. Looking for
others that served in OE Division during that time
Date: 09/05/2001
Guest: 647 (Reference ID: 273499)
Name: Phil Starkey
Email Address: PStarkey@EROLS.COM
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1964-1968
Comments:
Date: 09/04/2001
Guest: 648 (Reference ID: 273249)
Name: Ed McKnight
Email Address: w7lw@velocitus.net
Location: Boise, Idaho
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1958 to 1960
Comments: I signed in before, but thought we'd do it again. I was both in
the 2nd Division and then in the OR Divison; long story on how that happened. I
met one of the Radiomen I served with on Ranger 41 years ago; thanks to this
guestbook and this site. We are still in contact and plan to meet up, probably
next year. Save the Ranger.
Date: 09/04/2001
Guest: 649 (Reference ID: 273147)
Name: Michael Dirksen
Email Address: mikedirksen@webtv.net
Location: Oklahoma City, Okla. 73110
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: !983-1986, 1992-1994
Comments: It was sure nice touring this site again, and reliving the
memorys. I especially liked replaying the sounds you most commonly hear on board
such as reville, taps, GQ, etc. It was nice to see all the pictures of the ship,
too, even if she is starting to rest at her new port in Bremerton. I have alot
of good memorys of being with the ship when she was going through the yard
period there in 1984-85. This is a great site, and I plan on coming back often
!!
Date: 09/04/2001
Guest: 650 (Reference ID: 273145)
Name: Jay Lieberman
Email Address: jlieberman@cwcom.net
Location: Manchester England
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Jun 80 -Jun 83
Comments: If I had to do it all over again, CV-61 would be the way to go.
one 8 month and one 6 month cruise. we were floating in the Persain Gulf area
when the Tehran hostages were released. I worked in the Anti-Submarine Warfare
module (part os CIC/Ops Dept), worked closely with the VS sqdrns Was on board
for her 25th birthday, became a shellback on her. sad events: an A-3 from VQ-1
was lost (7 soles lost)and within a few a days a helo went down (all rescued
from that though), C-1 Cod was lost just one day from returning from workups.
Lots of memories..............
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Date: 09/04/2001
Guest: 651 (Reference ID: 273126)
Name: AA3 Jeffrey Brown
Email Address: kathyshubbie@hotmail.com
Location: Westville NJ
Homepage: http://www.members.home.net/jbrown100/jeffs_site.html
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Sept.83-May 84 V-3 Div.
Comments: As you obviously know,my stay on Ranger was short lived.I
couldn't quite spread my young wings(just turned 18)and fly straight.Most of my
memories of Ranger were of the chaos I got into while on board.Did the 45-45
tour of the boat and 90 days in Seattle brig(regretably)but I had alot of
fun.Discharged under honorable conditions in May 84.I will return to her one day
and see if I can still find my way around and over her kneeknockers.After all,I
had 45 days restricted to learn her passageways.John Sowder, Aaron Cutlip,oh my
the names rush to the memory banks of my mind.
Date: 09/04/2001
Guest: 652 (Reference ID: 273085)
Name: David Griggs
Email Address: GDave6784@yahoo.com
Location: Annapolis, Maryland
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 3rd Division /
Navigation Dept from 1984 to 1988
Comments: The only thing that could make this site any better would be to
find a way to classify crewmembers who have signed in according to years served
onboard. This would make it easier to find old shipmates rather than trudging
through people who served over a 30 plus year span. Other than, great site!
Date: 09/04/2001
Guest: 653 (Reference ID: 273031)
Name: CASS TYSZKIEWICZ
Email Address: CASGRACE@PEOPLEPC.COM
Location: CLINTON TWP. MICHIGAN
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: FALL OF 1961 TO SUMMER
OF 1963
Comments: JUST OUT OF STOREKEEPER SCHOOL, PICKED UP THE SHIP IN JAPAN.
VISITRD A LOT OF GREAT PORTS WHILE ONBOARD. STILL LIKE TO GO CRUISING BUT NOW I
HAVE TO PAY FOR IT.
Date: 09/04/2001
Guest: 654 (Reference ID: 272997)
Name: Rodger Turner
Email Address: turnerr@lewis.army.mil
Location: Lacey Wa.
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1972
Comments: R-1 div.
Date: 09/04/2001
Guest: 655 (Reference ID: 272992)
Name: Marcus Riker OS2
Email Address: holmarc@gvec.net
Location: Harwood, Texas
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 73-76
Comments: I can still smell the stack gas, taste the fuel in the bug
juice and remember very well trying to sleep through airops. I berthed under the
#3 wire on the O3 level. Getting enough sleep was always a challenge. Working
8-n-8 in CIC while deployed always kept my Rolex on time but it would slow down
when I went home on leave because I slept about 18 hours a day. But being in the
radar gang had it's perks: we had chow line priviledges during sea&anchor
detail and were some of the first to hit the beach on liberty after we shut
down. Thanks John. Marcus
Date: 09/04/2001
Guest: 656 (Reference ID: 272975)
Name: Robert Hickman
Email Address: hickmanr@yahoo.com
Location: La Plata, MD
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1965-66 with VAW-11 Det
Foxtrot
Comments:
Date: 09/04/2001
Guest: 657 (Reference ID: 272965)
Name: henry potoreiko
Email Address: hp2220@aol.com
Location: front royal va
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: YES 4-1-80/10-83
Comments: I'VE ENJOYED YOUR SITE, I'M LOOKING FOR ANY ONE WHO WORKED IN
S-2 OR S-5 WHILE I WAS ABOARD,LOOKING FOR SOME OF MY OLD FRIENDS, JOHN SHAW,
RANDY(SCOTT) STEVENS, KEVEN ARSENALL. AND ANYONE ELSE THAT WORKED WITH ME
Date: 09/04/2001
Guest: 658 (Reference ID: 272923)
Name: Glenn B. Eckert DC1 USN Ret.
Email Address: geckert@net-magic.net
Location: Fernandina Bch. Florida
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1957 / 1959
Comments: Had some good times on her. Made all the first cruises, Gitmo
was even a good one. I was in R-1 division and worked in the Fwd. and After CO2
transfer shops. Left her in November of 1959. Got out for almost a year and
re-enlisted and retired as a DC1 in 1975 out of Charleston SC off the USS
Sellers DDG11. I still work for the Navy in Kings Bay Ga. At the Trident Refit
Facility working on Submarines of all things. Not many of us old ones around any
more. Drop a line if anyone remembers.
Date: 09/04/2001
Guest: 659 (Reference ID: 272920)
Name: Paul Bert
Email Address: paul36@jps.net
Location: Oroville California
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 59/62 with airgroup 9
65/66 ships company v6 div.
Comments: I liked most of your work although I wish you were able to
caption more of the pictures. Also in the patches the one fellow refered to the
twin bladed sikorsky helicopters, they are ch46's and are boingvertol's not
sikorsky's
Date: 09/04/2001
Guest: 660 (Reference ID: 272912)
Name: Mike Strong
Email Address: gnorts1@aol.com
Location: Cary, NC
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Yes. 82-87
Comments: Checking back in. Still looking for P2 and anyone from 2/3MMR.
Bubbie
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Date: 09/04/2001
Guest: 661 (Reference ID: 272864)
Name: martin ontiveros
Email Address: taz91977@yahoo.com
Location: san diego, ca
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: yes, from 1974 thru 1991
Comments: Spent quite a few cruises onboard the Ranger. Mostly with the
aviation squadrons, such as: VAW-112, VAW-117 and VAW-116. Have quite a few
memories of her, and the shipmates that I have encountered along the way.
Whether we were brownshoe or blackshoe, we all were Ranger sailors.
Date: 09/03/2001
Guest: 662 (Reference ID: 272817)
Name: Danny Dollins
Email Address: D Mcdoolittle@aol.com
Location: DuRock, Calif
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1mmr, br shop,cat shop.
87-92
Comments: Going on rolls in PI, and the great times playing golf in
Thailand. Also during Desert Storm the ship went to GQ and what happen in that
minute and a half. I remember the XO voiced his feelings over the 1MC. ave many
good times talking with ol shipmates about the good times spent on Ranger. Even
all the times I spent on restriction. Hello to all the hole snipes I was friends
with.
Date: 09/03/2001
Guest: 663 (Reference ID: 272786)
Name: paul"moose"mauricio
Email Address: pmdmjmlm@aol.com
Location: new york
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 85-89 v-3 division
Comments: i have too many memories on board the ranger,she was the only
ship that i was stationed on,but what a ride.i am looking for any old shipmates
that served in v-3 division at this time period.
Date: 09/03/2001
Guest: 664 (Reference ID: 272777)
Name: Joe Myers
Email Address: Carolmyers@attglobal.net
Location: Morris, Illinois
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: January 1962 thru
February 1965
Comments: I was assigned to A5 Division as an engineman. I have 3 cruise
books that I would be willing to share with anyone interested. Contact me a the
above e-mail address if you are interested.
Date: 09/03/2001
Guest: 665 (Reference ID: 272775)
Name: JAY LEONE RD3
Email Address: jay904@gis.net
Location: None
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: OI DIV 1963-1966
Comments: JUST SIGNING THE BOOK AGAIN TO KEEP MY NAME CURRENT
Date: 09/03/2001
Guest: 666 (Reference ID: 272773)
Name: RONALD-DUDE-BRINKERHOFF
Email Address: KRAZRON2@JUNO.COM
Location: RAMONA, CA
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 62-63
Comments:
Date: 09/03/2001
Guest: 667 (Reference ID: 272760)
Name: Larry Bohn
Email Address: lbohn@midsouth.rr.com
Location: Memphis
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1992 - 1993 (Last Ride)
Comments:
Date: 09/03/2001
Guest: 668 (Reference ID: 272737)
Name: Tom Hewlett
Email Address: hewletttom@hotmail.com
Location: Idaho
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1959-1962
Comments: Great site John thanks for reminding me ti sign in again. I
have bookmarked and visit it often.
Date: 09/03/2001
Guest: 669 (Reference ID: 272727)
Name: Fran LeBlanc (Cupcake)
Email Address: grannygreyhound@aol.com
Location: None
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1957-1959 (plank holder)
V1 Div.
Comments: Would like to hear from any other V1 Div. between '57 &
'59. I was fly one phone talker.. Enjoyed this site!!
Date: 09/03/2001
Guest: 670 (Reference ID: 272722)
Name: Paul W. Parra
Email Address: paul_p63@yahoo.com
Location: None
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1968-1970
Comments: miss my buddies aboard USS Ranger cva 61
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Date: 09/03/2001
Guest: 671 (Reference ID: 272632)
Name: Rob Robinson
Email Address: bba92@aol.com
Location: ocean view, delaware
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 12/63 to9/65
Comments: V6 div, lots of good memories.
Date: 09/03/2001
Guest: 672 (Reference ID: 272619)
Name: Dan Klatt
Email Address: count@gtlakes.com
Location: MI
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1966-69
Comments: V2 Div Cat2
Date: 09/01/2001
Guest: 673 (Reference ID: 272110)
Name: Nate Wakefield
Email Address: natesbuicks@hotmail.com
Location: Huntington Beach, Ca.92649
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: No
Comments: A very touching article, my stepson served on a supply ship
during the Gulf War. Nate
Date: 08/30/2001
Guest: 674 (Reference ID: 271467)
Name: Rob Turner
Email Address: turnerr@spawar.navy.mil
Location: San Diego
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Decom Cruise Westpac
92-93
Comments: I was in VAW-116 as an E-2C Aircrewman on "Ranger's last
Ride" WESTPAC 92-93. We were on the first Operation Southern Watch tour and
we set the stage and were the first on scene for Operation Restore Hope
(Somalia). We got back to San Diego on Superbowl Sunday 1993. That was the last
time CV-61/USS Ranger embarked on a deployment with an airwing. The next time I
saw her was with shrink wrap around the island at the Long Beach shipyard...
Date: 08/30/2001
Guest: 675 (Reference ID: 271407)
Name: ronald parks jr (mm)1mmr
Email Address: rparks122@aol.com
Location: romeoville,il
Homepage: http://none
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: feb 92 to june 93
Comments: Being on the ranger was the best time of my life, also i am
looking for someone btfn j. mace from 1mmr please have him contact me thanks AND
GO RANGER!!!!! RON PARKS JR
Date: 08/30/2001
Guest: 676 (Reference ID: 271406)
Name: Ryan Hall
Email Address: SDPadres6192@aol.com
Location: San Diego, Ca
Homepage: www.hometownforsdpadres6192.com
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: No, but my dad did. The
80s throught the 90s i think.
Comments: Hello, this site is a great site for USS Ranger. God bless the
people who have had time on it, and god bless the US Navy and US Marine Corps.
Date: 08/30/2001
Guest: 677 (Reference ID: 271350)
Name: dave burnham
Email Address: bld23711@yahoo.com
Location: twin lake mi. 49457
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: from april 1957 to april
1959
Comments: iam a plank owner darn good ship served as a bt was a bt2 in
boiler room would like to hear from any one thaT CAN REMEMBER ME i knew a lot of
the ranger crew at the time because i was in early before the ship was put in
commision knew a lot of elect. gang please any one from that era write me and if
you remember me -----or elect.1st class ken carr please write me and also any
one knowing dale miller bt3 from iowa (i think ) please write me brings back
many many good memories love you all take care and write me if you knew me or
those i have mentioned thanks dave burnham box 63 twin lake mi -- 231 828 6822
--bld23711@yahoo.com
Date: 08/30/2001
Guest: 678 (Reference ID: 271249)
Name: Rodger Turner
Email Address: turnerr@lewis.army.mil
Location: fort lewis wa.
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1971 - 1972
Comments:
Date: 08/30/2001
Guest: 679 (Reference ID: 271217)
Name: Ken Lang
Email Address: klang@brownandbigelow.com
Location: West St. Paul, MN
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Sept. 1959 to Feb. 1962
Comments: Served in OE div. as ETR with some great guys. Ranger's a great
ship and was the best part of my 4 years in the Navy.
Date: 08/28/2001
Guest: 680 (Reference ID: 270763)
Name: Jay Stone, PN2
Email Address: Snerdly@earthlink.com
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: VA145, April 73 to
August 76
Comments: I have not cruised the enternet for very long. Very glad to see
all your pictures, sure does bring back memories and have been able to pinpoint
some of Ranger's locations and dates. Hopefully, theres another crewmember that
remembers me, your welcome to write me. Thanks.
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Date: 08/28/2001
Guest: 681 (Reference ID: 270703)
Name: Al Durden
Email Address: adgeegee@aol.com
Location: Islip NY
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Apr 69 - Jul 72
Comments:
Date: 08/25/2001
Guest: 682 (Reference ID: 269598)
Name: Azie Ruth Deye
Email Address: az7232@telocity.com
Location: San Diego, CA
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: No
Comments: I was a member of comnavairpac staff.
Date: 08/25/2001
Guest: 683 (Reference ID: 269391)
Name: Joseph Cook
Email Address: josephcook@hotmail.com
Location: San Diego
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1980-1984
Comments:
Date: 08/24/2001
Guest: 684 (Reference ID: 268423)
Name: Chester Irving
Email Address: CHUB98685 @
YAHOO.COM
Location: Vancouver, WA
Homepage: http://None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1962 to 1963
Comments: served in G-Div and had the best of times I enjoyed the duty
and the people I serve, I enjoyed it all. I have one copy of the Sheild if
somebody collects that stuff let me know by e-mail and how you want it mailed
and you've got it. dated 1963.
Date: 08/23/2001
Guest: 685 (Reference ID: 258211)
Name: Bob Jones
Email Address: RobertAllanJones@bigpond.com
Location: Australia
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: N/A
Comments: It was an interesting read of your web site and brought back
some memories of Nam during 70/71 when I was serving on HMAS Perth. I recall
when Ranger was tied up aft of us in Subic, a group of enterprising sailors from
Ranger and Perth were 'apprehended' trying to lower the Lone Ranger's horse onto
the fantail(quarterdeck)of Perth. I also remember the Ranger was effectively
tagged with red kangaroos as a momento of her time with Perth. We used to
wonder, when alongside on unreps with the Ranger, who the 'good looking round
eye female, with the lone ranger was. The mystery has now been solved. Keep up
the good work on your site and a BRAVO ZULU to all concerned.
Date: 08/23/2001
Guest: 686 (Reference ID: 258087)
Name: Rick Sisler
Email Address: cyberbuba@yahoo.com
Location: Norfolk, VA
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Yes. Oct '85 - Jan '90
Comments: Outstanding site.....great job!
Date: 08/19/2001
Guest: 687 (Reference ID: 256782)
Name: john stonehouse
Email Address: stonerzz28@cs.com
Location: crystal lake il.
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1/79-7/82 v-3 div
Comments: great site ,i was very proud to have served with the crew of
the top gun .and to this day people ask me about my time onboard the ranger if
any body is out there please e mail me
Date: 08/18/2001
Guest: 688 (Reference ID: 256462)
Name: Darrell L Osborn
Email Address: datruck41@aol.com
Location: Springfield Mo.
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: yes 5-1961 to 3-1963
Comments: I was a radioman in OR division aboard Ranger. We slept in the
compartment just above air supply department. We shared compartment with OC
division. I remember Capt Leonard, Capt Duncan but I can't recall the other one.
Nice website.. keep up the good work.
Date: 08/17/2001
Guest: 689 (Reference ID: 256034)
Name: Tony Peoples
Email Address: psychmaj@hotmail.com
Location: Porterville, Calif.
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: I served on the Ranger
from 79-81
Comments: Thank you for the pictures, it brought back so many memories.I
served all my time as a boatswiansmate, 1st Div.
Date: 08/17/2001
Guest: 690 (Reference ID: 256004)
Name: Dwight Daniel
Email Address: dwd409@planetc.com
Location: Tennessee
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1985-1987
Comments: I'm sure its common knowledge to Ranger sailors.. The USS
Enterprise in Star Trek 4 was actually the Ranger..
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Date: 08/16/2001
Guest: 691 (Reference ID: 255462)
Name: Peter D. Mack
Email Address: pdmack@hotmail.com
Location: Lakewood, CA
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Yes, Plank Owner, April
1958
Comments:
Date: 08/16/2001
Guest: 692 (Reference ID: 255443)
Name: Ed McKnight
Email Address: w7lw@veloctius.net
Location: Boise, Idaho
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Yes/58/60
Comments: Nice site John. I just made contact with another Radioman from
the Ranger thanks to a site like this. I hadn't heard from or talked to the guy
since July of 1960; 41 years. I was a Radioman aboard Ranger. I'm trying to find
out if there are any Radio Amateurs (I'm W7LW) who would like to try and put our
hobby to some kind of use in aiding the preservations efforts. I don't know what
that might be yet, but would like to start some brain storming with any of the
"Sparkies" who might be out there. For example, there are a lot of
Hams and SWL's ( short wave listeners) out there who may get the "SOS"
(save our ship) message, just by listening to Ranger talk on a scheduled
network. It's worth a try. "Hams" have come to the rescue more than
once; they have that history.
Date: 08/15/2001
Guest: 693 (Reference ID: 255213)
Name: Carlton Lee Kesler AG1/USN-Ret.
Email Address: carltonlkesler@compaq.net
Location: Coeur d'Alene,Idaho
Homepage: http:// None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Yes 10Sept70--5Sept73
Comments: Spent the last three years of my Navy career aboard the USS
Ranger CVA61 in the OA Division. Duties included weather briefings and flight
forecast for combat missions over North and South Vietnam,Cambodia and Gulf of
Tonkin waters. The ship was on duty in the Gulf of Tonkin during the Vietnam
ceasefire along with two other carrier battlegroups. My congrats on a great
website. Interested in locating and corresponding with shipmates/friends.
Date: 08/15/2001
Guest: 694 (Reference ID: 255111)
Name: rob robinson
Email Address: bba92@aol.com
Location: st georges, delaware
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 12/63 to 9/65 v-6 div
Comments:
Date: 08/14/2001
Guest: 695 (Reference ID: 254943)
Name: Willard Kent Williams
Email Address: wkwill@pacbell.net
Location: Inglewood CA
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Jan 1973-June 1976
Comments: I have some photos from some of my West-Pacs. I will have to
find them and I will email them to you. I was in V-3 Division.
Catapults/Arresting Gear. Have lots of good memories. Glad to see a web site.
Date: 08/13/2001
Guest: 696 (Reference ID: 254443)
Name: tony alfaro
Email Address: ta108@earthlink.net
Location: tucson,az
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1966-69
Comments: great web site,worked the boiler rooms as a "snipe",BTFN,keep
up the good work
Date: 08/13/2001
Guest: 697 (Reference ID: 254425)
Name: Nelson Tuggle
Email Address: none
Location: Ft. Wayne Ind.
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Yes 1957 to 1961
Comments: Nelson does not have a computer, so I am signing in for him. H.
K. Green
Date: 08/13/2001
Guest: 698 (Reference ID: 254087)
Name: Ed McKnight
Email Address: w7lw@velocitus.net
Location: Boise, Idaho
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: July 58 to July60
Comments: Just found this site tonight;I'm a tad emotional. I had no idea
that anything like this existed. This is a wonderfull place. I have only met two
people that have served on Ranger and they were young guys. I just e-mailed a
lady on this site who had a father that was a crew member during my time period.
she wanted to know if anyone knew him or knew of the "fire". I
responded to her; I didn't know her dad, but remember the fire well. I believe
it was in the fall of 58,off of the California coast. It was an ordinance locker
that blew up with an ensuing fire. I was in the 2nd division (later OR
Division)at the time and was part of the clean up crew the next day; what a
mess. I think two crewmen were killed. It happened in the early morning hours.
Anyone else remember this? I would be happy to assist in saving Ranger; it was
my first home away from home (Montana). Ed McKnight, RMSN, Ranger Sailor
Date: 08/12/2001
Guest: 699 (Reference ID: 253928)
Name: Paul Rodman
Email Address: paulgrow@aol.com
Location: Allen Park, MI
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1964-1966
Comments:
Date: 08/12/2001
Guest: 700 (Reference ID: 253802)
Name: David Moore
Email Address: fivemoorepeople@cs.com
Location: Sacrameento
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: V-2 bow cats 74-78
Comments: To the great men I served with thanks for all the memmorys
although we were young 17 to 22 years old we were given A very important job and
we did the job better than most. The Flight deck is A very dangerous place and
the watchfull eye of the skipper from his tower kept yelling at us and calling
us by name (yes capt. Nick knew our names)to duck and keep our stuff wired tight
some of use would not be around today .looking forward to hearing from old
friends give me A shout anytime I spent 4-th of July 2001 with the old girl in
Bremerton
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Date: 08/10/2001
Guest: 701 (Reference ID: 253307)
Name: charles st. george
Email Address: JungleGeorge3261@AOL.com
Location: Milton Florida
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: I served aboard 1965
to1969
Comments: This is a great site . I realy enjoyed my time aboard Ranger
Date: 08/10/2001
Guest: 702 (Reference ID: 253256)
Name: chuck randall
Email Address: mtman82301@yahoo.com
Location: dickinson tx
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: jan 84-sept87
Comments: no comments
Date: 08/10/2001
Guest: 703 (Reference ID: 253028)
Name: Tom Childress
Email Address: tacman@mediaone.com
Location: Amherst, MA
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Was aboard 1972-1975
Comments: Worked in the Habibility shop foward starboard side under #2
cat. Worked with guys named boomer, and hoaigy.
Date: 08/07/2001
Guest: 704 (Reference ID: 251951)
Name: Don Norwood
Email Address: dn10821@alltel.net
Location: Beatrice, Nebraska
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Aug.,1960-May,1962
Comments: A buddy of mine, Gary Ludewick, who served aboard Ranger in the
GM Division found me on the internet about 2 years ago. He only lives 200 mi.
away in EL Dorado, Kansas. We would like to find more people who served aboard
Ranger at the same time we did. Glad to have found a site like this and hope to
hear from more people who were there with us.
Date: 08/05/2001
Guest: 705 (Reference ID: 251191)
Name: ISCS(SW/AW) Scott C. Wood
Email Address: swood@san.rr.com
Location: San Diego, CA
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1986-1989
Comments:
Date: 08/04/2001
Guest: 706 (Reference ID: 250872)
Name: Dave Ray
Email Address: dray102@pacbell.net
Location: Sacramento, CA
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1962-July 1964
Comments: Great web site! It brings back fond memories of all those days.
I'll check for historical pics that you might be interested in seeing. SEMPER FI,
save the Ranger she was among the best in her class.
Date: 08/04/2001
Guest: 707 (Reference ID: 250810)
Name: Bryan Lawson
Email Address: btlaw1@aol.com
Location: ohio
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: feb91-apr93
Comments:
Date: 08/02/2001
Guest: 708 (Reference ID: 249943)
Name: Leonard Alvarez
Email Address: tugger32@aol.com
Location: Clarkston, Michigan
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1985-1987
Comments:
Date: 08/01/2001
Guest: 709 (Reference ID: 249565)
Name: Douglas F. Clement
Email Address: rovenranger1@yahoo.com
Location: Marshall, Wisconsin
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1066-1970
Comments: I worked as a radar operator in the OI-div. Since leaving the
Navy my wife and I have enjoyed traveling to 77 lighthouses so far. enjoy life
don't let it go by without having fun.
Date: 08/01/2001
Guest: 710 (Reference ID: 249494)
Name: fred seifert
Email Address: fseifertcybersol.com
Location: stevensville mi.
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: yes 69 to 73 2mmr
Comments: looking for shipmates from p-2 div & 2mmr fred
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Date: 07/31/2001
Guest: 711 (Reference ID: 249107)
Name: KENNETH E TEETER
Email Address: TABLE TOP@CASAGRANDE.COM
Location: STANFIELD, AZ.
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1978/1981
Comments: I AM THE GRAND SON OF AKCM JAMES ROYCE BEESON HE AND I SERVED
IN RANGER FOR THREE YEARS TOGETHER IN THE S-6 DIVISION I AM SAD TO REPORT TO ALL
OF OUR SHIPMATES THAT WE HAVE LOST THE MASTERCHIEF. HE PASSED ON THE 23RD OF
MARCH 2001 I HAVE VAST MEMORIES OF MY GRANDFATHER AND I ABOARD RANGER THAT I
WILL ALL WAYS CHERISH. HOW MANY GUYS GET TO SERVE WITH THIER GRAND PA'S? I DID!
HE MADE AKCM THE SAME DAY I MADE AK2 IF ANYONE REMEMBERS THE LEADING GRANDSON OR
ZIP AND WOULD LIKE TO CORRESPOND CONTACT KEN AT TABLETOP@CASAGRANDE.COM
FAIRWINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS.....
Date: 07/31/2001
Guest: 712 (Reference ID: 249063)
Name: Ron Driesbach
Email Address: driesbach_ron@hotmail.com
Location: Pensacola, Florida
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1976-1979
Comments: Thanks for bringing back great memories of Ranger. I could
almost smell the fumes from the flight deck and hear the jets whine as they were
readied to be kicked into the skies from the forward cats. I heloed off her
later in the morning after we had that collision in the Straits of Malacca on my
way to retirement in 1979. She was a good ship and certainly Top Gun of the
PacFlt. Congratulations on a fine, worthy site.
Date: 07/31/2001
Guest: 713 (Reference ID: 249006)
Name: KEVIN CLARK
Email Address: CDOBKR@CS.COM
Location: OGDEN, UTAH
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: YES 1988 TO 1991
Comments: I was the work center sup of G-4 weapons elevator shop, lt
borden was my div-o and chief (now an ldo)Olivas was the chief. Made some good
friends there, but only remain in contact with one.(NAPPY) If anyone remembers
me please contact me at CDOBKR@CS.COM MM2 (now CM2)Clark
Date: 07/30/2001
Guest: 714 (Reference ID: 248466)
Name: stewart skinner
Email Address: 4267stu@zoomnet.net
Location: None
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: yes, feb.1970-may 1970
Comments: i would like information on reconatkron squardons. i would like
to get a patch from heavy three and heavy five. thank you , stu skinner
Date: 07/29/2001
Guest: 715 (Reference ID: 248184)
Name: Bill Norcross
Email Address: bill@loanranger.com
Location: Seatt;le
Homepage: http://www.loanranger.com
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Dad served 5-69 through
5-72
Comments: My dad, mustang CDR William G. Norcross USN (Ret.) died 29 Nov
96 at age 63 suddenly and unexpectedly. There was no autopsy so we know it had
to be one of the 3-4 catastrohic events that can drop you in mid-step. He had
become a police officer in Texas (our home state) at age 60, and true to form,
graduated 2nd in his class against the young studs. Mom, Kitty Norcross, lives
in Abilene (his twilight tour was CO of 3 reserve training centers around
Texas). I live in Seattle, and his daughter Linda Rutherford, lives in Garland,
TX. He is sorely missed. He was a special man who had that unusual combination
of being a leader of men, but one who treated the lowliest seaman with respect.
Dad served as W Division Officer on the Ranger from 5-69 to 6-72. I would very
much appreciate any brief recollections of Dad (real examples of his personality
in action) from those who served with him on the Ranger, JFK or any other tours
of duty in his outstanding 38.5-year career. Long live the Danger Ranger! Best
regards. Bill.
Date: 07/29/2001
Guest: 716 (Reference ID: 248183)
Name: Bill Norcross
Email Address: bill@loanranger.com
Location: Seatt;le
Homepage: http://loanranger.com
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Dad served 5-69 through
5-72
Comments: My dad, mustang CDR William G. Norcross USN (Ret.) died 29 Nov
96 at age 63 suddenly and unexpectedly. There was no autopsy so we know it had
to be one of the 3-4 catastrohic events that can drop you in mid-step. He had
become a police officer in Texas (our home state) at age 60, and true to form,
graduated 2nd in his class against the young studs. Mom, Kitty Norcross, lives
in Abilene (his twilight tour was CO of 3 reserve training centers around
Texas). I live in Seattle, and his daughter Linda Rutherford, lives in Garland,
TX. He is sorely missed. He was a special man who had that unusual combination
of being a leader of men, but one who treated the lowliest seaman with respect.
Dad served as W Division Officer on the Ranger from 5-69 to 6-72. I would very
much appreciate any brief recollections of Dad (real examples of his personality
in action) from those who served with him on the Ranger, JFK or any other tours
of duty in his outstanding 38.5-year career. Long live the Danger Ranger! Best
regards. Bill.
Date: 07/28/2001
Guest: 717 (Reference ID: 247834)
Name: fred seifert
Email Address: fseifert@cybersol.com
Location: stevensville mi.
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: yes 1969 to 1973
Comments:
Date: 07/28/2001
Guest: 718 (Reference ID: 247753)
Name: Rex Mercer
Email Address: vnms@fwi.com
Location: Albion Indiana
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 8 -1962 to 8-1964
Comments: The two years aboard the Ranger is aq experiance I will allways
remember. Rex Mercer SEMPER FI
Date: 07/25/2001
Guest: 719 (Reference ID: 246733)
Name: Larry Jones
Email Address: lejones@grnco.net
Location: Arkansas
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1975 thru 1978
Comments: Looking for Owen Cogburn we were in the deck department
together. I worked on the Captains Gig for the most of the time I was on Ranger.
I remember when we were in Subic Bay me and the engineer George Strausbaugh had
to spend three days and nights on the gig while it was tied out in something
like a yacht club during a typhoon. That was the longest three days of my life.
I have some pictures of the Bicentennial Cruise I will pass on if I can find
them.
Date: 07/25/2001
Guest: 720 (Reference ID: 246712)
Name: Ray Edwards
Email Address: Edwardrl@csp.navy.mil
Location: COMSUBPAC
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: VA-165 WestPac 1984
Comments:
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Date: 07/25/2001
Guest: 721 (Reference ID: 246684)
Name: Jeffery S. Judy
Email Address: ssc3@skyenet.net
Location: Jackson Center Ohio
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1984-1988
Comments:
Date: 07/25/2001
Guest: 722 (Reference ID: 246654)
Name: David Robb
Email Address: dwr@sunflower.com
Location: Lawrence
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: N/A
Comments: Hey John fantastic web page. You know your stuff. I enjoyed
seeing you again, lets stay in touch. Dave
Date: 07/25/2001
Guest: 723 (Reference ID: 246631)
Name: WT2 Bill Latty
Email Address: bnz42@yahoo.com
Location: Missouri
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1989-1991
Comments: Used to be a Weapons Tech back before we got converted back to
Gunnersmates in 94. Worked in the SASS spaces fore and aft. You probably recall
these spaces, there was a marine posted in a little cage at the entrance. Hated
to see her go, have some great memories of the Ranger, 2 westpacs, became a
shellback, and served onboard during Desert Storm.
Date: 07/25/2001
Guest: 724 (Reference ID: 246627)
Name: WT2 Bill Latty
Email Address: bnz42@yahoo.com
Location: None
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1989-1991
Comments:
Date: 07/25/2001
Guest: 725 (Reference ID: 246546)
Name: Samuel E.Baxter
Email Address: ratkille@yahoo.com
Location: Arkansas
Homepage: http://www.s.baxter.tc
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1964-1966
Comments: I was DCfn worked all the repair lockers and stood watch on fog
foam moniter. Glad we only had one bad fire while i was aboard.But regret the
deaths during the Viet Nam {conflict}. Sorry the Lady is gone.
Date: 07/24/2001
Guest: 726 (Reference ID: 246387)
Name: Paul E. King BTC (SW)
Email Address: retswab@pacbell.net
Location: San Diego
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Yes, 02 Dec 92 to 10 Jul
93
Comments: Best ship and crew I ever served on and with!
Date: 07/24/2001
Guest: 727 (Reference ID: 246386)
Name: Paul E. King
Email Address: retswab@pacbell.net
Location: San Diego
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Yes, 02 Dec 92 to 10 Jul
93
Comments: Best ship and crew I ever served on and with!
Date: 07/22/2001
Guest: 728 (Reference ID: 245576)
Name: Don McCreary (MM2)
Email Address: cv61don@yahoo.com
Location: Pittsburgh Pa
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 76-79 P-1 4MMR
Comments: Great site! looking for P-1 holesnipes I served with I know
your out there it,s been to long get in touch
Date: 07/21/2001
Guest: 729 (Reference ID: 245241)
Name: Mario Gutierrez
Email Address: m_gutierrez1@hotmail.com
Location: Upland, California
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1987-1989
Comments:
Date: 07/19/2001
Guest: 730 (Reference ID: 244386)
Name: DONALD WASSMER
Email Address: DONALD.WASSMER@MED.VA.GOV
Location: PALM BAY FLORIDA
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1971-73
Comments:
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Date: 07/18/2001
Guest: 731 (Reference ID: 244178)
Name: Jay Leone RD3
Email Address: jay904@gis.net
Location: Newton,Mass
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Yes 1963-1966 OI Div
Comments: love to hear from any shipmate's from that time,
Date: 07/18/2001
Guest: 732 (Reference ID: 244148)
Name: Homer (Ken) Green
Email Address: kenna@suite224.net
Location: Conneaut, Ohio
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Yes 1957 t0 1959
Comments: If anyone is looking for an old shipmate, or any military
buddy, contact American Veteran Search. They will find them. I put in a name of
a shipmate on a Thursday and Monday they contacted me. They had found him. I
looked for this guy for 42 years. They have an ad in this guest book Just a few
below this one. It's a nice thing to find someone that has been as close as a
brother to you after 40 some years. Try it, You'll like it. They found him
without being paid. When I got their e-mail, they asked of a membership fee of
$19.95. I spent 50 times that amount looking for him over the years. Thanks
guys. H. K. G.
Date: 07/17/2001
Guest: 733 (Reference ID: 243529)
Name: Jerry Deck
Email Address: jadeck@horizonview.net
Location: Ohio
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: June 1957--August 1959
Comments: Plank Owner--V3 Division Aircraft Director
Date: 07/15/2001
Guest: 734 (Reference ID: 242834)
Name: Robert E. Garland III
Email Address: Paintballer582@aol.com
Location: Spotsylvania ,Virginia
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: My dad Robert Garland
jr. was ,58' thru 62'
Comments: My dad is a ranger man and was in W-devision, under nuclear
weapons ,he was a gmt. technician ,2nd class from 1958 to 1961 .July 14 was his
birthday and i've been trying to find his old buddys for him as a presant .
Listed below are some of his friends ... Ronald Cundiff(w-devision),Stanley
Wright(G-devision),Odell (O,G) Love(G-devision) and Ens.Ringsven .If you know
whats happened to them or where they are e-mail me ,anything anyone provides is
appriciated more than you know . My dads navy career has inspired me to join up
when I'm 18!
Date: 07/15/2001
Guest: 735 (Reference ID: 242809)
Name: Robert E. Garland III
Email Address: Paintballer582@aol.com
Location: Spotsylvania ,Virginia
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: My Dad did ,58' thru 62'
Comments: My dad is a ranger man and was in W-devision, under nuclear
weapons ,he was a gmt. technician ,2nd class from 1958 to 1961 .July 14 was his
birthday and i've been trting to find his old buddys for him as a presant .
Listed below are some of his friends ,if you know whats happened to them or
where they are e-mail me ,anything anyone provides is appriciated more than you
know . My dads navy career has inspired me to join up too!
Date: 07/14/2001
Guest: 736 (Reference ID: 242537)
Name: Chuck Golladay
Email Address: golladay@mico.ks.net
Location: Louisburg, KS
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: July 69 to July 71
Comments: I was a Dental Technician on board the Ranger. We made two trip
to WESTPAC. Would like to hear from DT's and HM's.
Date: 07/13/2001
Guest: 737 (Reference ID: 242166)
Name: marcus t johnson
Email Address: hometown207@mindspring.com
Location: sylacauga alabama
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1988 to 1992 desert
sheild/storm
Comments: if had it to do all over again i would it was great and i still
miss it on the FLIGHT DECK ABH'S RULE!!!!!!
Date: 07/13/2001
Guest: 738 (Reference ID: 242021)
Name: Joop
Email Address: s804@hrmspotvis.com
Location: the Netherlands
Homepage: http://www.hrmspotvis.com
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: N/A
Comments: Very nice site.Bravo Zulu. Kind Regards Joop Subvet retired
Date: 07/12/2001
Guest: 739 (Reference ID: 241982)
Name: American Veteran Search
Email Address: Rich@Veteransearch.com
(or) RichCVA61@aol.com
Location: New York
Homepage: http://www.veteransearch.com
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Yes 71-74 V-4 div &
GM Div
Comments: If your really serious about Reuniting with a Buddy. We are the
Only Veteran Search site on the Internet that actually gets involved with the
search for your buddy ! We track them down, speak to them and put you on a
conference call with them.... American Veteran Search, @ www.VETERANSEARCH.com ,
is a web-site for locating your Service Buddies. We have one of the Largest Data
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Date: 07/12/2001
Guest: 740 (Reference ID: 241954)
Name: Rich Palmeri "Cheech"
Email Address: RichCVA61@AOL.COM
Location: New York
Homepage: http://www.veteransearch.com
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: YES- Jan 1971- Aug 1974
Comments: Was in V-4 (Purple Shirt)when I first reported to Ranger, then
transferred to GM Div ( Red Shirt) Cheif Perry... Would love to speak to anyone
who remembers me... I am in touch with 20 guys from V-4 Div already. I also have
a website for reuniting veterans with their buddies . Stop by for a visit @
http://www.veteransearch.com... Welcome Home!
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Date: 07/11/2001
Guest: 741 (Reference ID: 241559)
Name: Homer (Ken) Green
Email Address: kenna@suite224.net
Location: Conneaut, Ohio
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Yes, plank owner
1957-1959
Comments: I was in E-Div. (power shop,rewind). Would like to here from
any old shipmates of mine. It's been 42 years. Some of them may be gone by now.
Nice site. I'm proud........ Homer (Ken) Green
Date: 07/08/2001
Guest: 742 (Reference ID: 240036)
Name: Bob Stephens
Email Address: BJStephens@aol.com
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 06/1957 to 04/1959
Comments: OP Div.
Date: 07/07/2001
Guest: 743 (Reference ID: 239820)
Name: Larry Tardiff
Email Address: ltardiff@vinson.navy.mil
Location: Bremerton, WA
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 87-89
Comments: I was in VAQ-131 (87-89), but did two deployments on USS
RANGER, currently serving my last tour on VINSON and drive by what is left of
RANGER every morning, sorta strange
Date: 07/06/2001
Guest: 744 (Reference ID: 239392)
Name: John Smith
Email Address: fiftyfiveshubox@aol.com
Location: Colorado
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 66-69
Comments: I was attached to G division, ships company made three trips
and worked the flight deck loading all manners of destruction, what a rush. Have
located eight other men I worked with. Any G's or GM's that remember me go ahead
and contact me as there are surely are more of that made it to 2001.
Date: 07/06/2001
Guest: 745 (Reference ID: 239322)
Name: Edward I. Coreas
Email Address: e_coreas@hotmail.com
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: Corpsman, HS-2, December
1981- April 1983
Comments: I am happy and proud to see pictures and tributes of the
"old lady". I had the best times of my young(19-years-old) life aboard
the ship.
Date: 07/06/2001
Guest: 746 (Reference ID: 239320)
Name: Edward I. Coreas
Email Address: e_coreas@hotmail.com
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: December 1981- April
1983
Comments: I am happy and proud to see pictures and tributes of the
"old lady". I had the best times of my young(19-years-old) life aboard
the ship.
Date: 07/05/2001
Guest: 747 (Reference ID: 239025)
Name: JOHN BAMBACH
Email Address: BCHEATING4@AOL.COM
Location: CINTI OHIO
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: NO
Comments: I SERVED ABOARD THE USS OHARE DDR.889 1956,1959 WE OPERATED
WITH THE RANGER DURING FLIGHT OPS I BELIEVE IT WAS IN THE MED.YOU HAVE A GREAT
WEB SIGHT WELL DONE!
Date: 07/05/2001
Guest: 748 (Reference ID: 238972)
Name: Richard Hall
Email Address: Realmofknow@tacomaclick.net
Location: tacoma no
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: no
Comments: Looking for BARNEY HALL (MM3) aboard Ranger in 1966-67. Would
like to hear from guys that knew him. Great site !
Date: 07/03/2001
Guest: 749 (Reference ID: 238184)
Name: john collard
Email Address: collards@qwest.net
Location: tacoma wa
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1986-88
Comments:
Date: 07/01/2001
Guest: 750 (Reference ID: 237046)
Name: Greg Mitchell
Email Address: Gglatt8688@aol.com
Location: Sacramento CA
Homepage: None
Did you serve aboard the USS Ranger,if so when?: 1976-1978 VA-113
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