Who has spent time with NSW?

PO1 Matthew Murdock — Sun, 23 Aug 2015 12:35:22 -0400

Any Engineman here done a NSW tour. I did one at SBT-20 for 3 years. Deployed to Africa and had some good times.

Response by PO2 Ralph Parris made Aug 24 at 2015 12:15 AM

PO2 Ralph Parris — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:15:06 -0400

I was a commo, Radioman, and did my last tour at Team 6. Received training and did things I never would've gotten anywhere else.

Response by LT Daniel Lawrence made Aug 25 at 2015 12:33 PM

LT Daniel Lawrence — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 12:33:45 -0400

I was the Anti-terrorism/Force Protection Officer at NSWHQ (WarCom) from 1997-1999. best shore command I was ever at. I knew it could never be beat, so I retired after 23 years!

Response by SSG Philip Evans made Aug 25 at 2015 1:17 PM

SSG Philip Evans — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 13:17:28 -0400

I was a Gunners Mate on PBRs (Combatant Craft) at SBU XI from 1989 through 1995. Loved it and wish I could have stayed longer!

Response by PO1 Christopher Gómez made Aug 25 at 2015 1:18 PM

PO1 Christopher Gómez — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 13:18:18 -0400

I'm not an EN. I was a QM1(SW) and MA1(SW). I trained with SEAL Team 10 when I was going through my VBSS and other special ops schools at Blackwater Lodge, NC in 2002.

Occasionally we worked with SEALs during VBSS and other ops.

Response by PO1 David Crawfoot made Aug 25 at 2015 1:52 PM

PO1 David Crawfoot — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 13:52:23 -0400

I spent five years working with NSCT1(VswMcm Det) Coronado. I worked the boat shop, helped drive boats and ended up doing R&D projects at SPAWARS. Great tour. 00-04, We were a mixed bread of operators, EOD, Seal, and Marine Recon, and then up boat support homies, oh ya can't for get the mammals.

En1 Foot

Response by CMDCM Gene Treants made Aug 25 at 2015 6:57 PM

CMDCM Gene Treants — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 18:57:03 -0400

One of the most versatile platforms in the Navy was the Austin Class LPD. As CMC of USS Nashville (LPD-13) I can say she was used in a variety or missions. I do not think we ever went on a major deployment without a Seal Det. along as part of the crew and mission. At times we were used as a training platform for practice in taking over a ship at sea by both Seal Teams and Delta Force. Additionally, SBS used us as a launch and recovery vessel in the Med while working with our Seal Team. So, yes LPD-13 was working with and our crew spent time with NSW.

Response by CWO3 Bryan Luciani made Aug 25 at 2015 8:51 PM

CWO3 Bryan Luciani — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 20:51:49 -0400

I did a tour as a Dept Head (CW03) at the Center in Coronado but that was years after being an ENCS.

Response by CPO Joe Maness made Aug 26 at 2015 10:13 AM

CPO Joe Maness — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 10:13:44 -0400

Assigned to ST2 for three years back late 80s till discharged in 90. Gunner's Mate in ordinance department. Worked with a few throughout my Reserve time off and on. Best group of people around in my opinion.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 26 at 2015 12:25 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 12:25:02 -0400

Never been assigned to, or attached to NSWC or SWCC, but while onboard an un-named amphibious vessel, we did have their direct action component embarked several times. Really impressive folks to observe and learn from.

Response by PO3 Robert Paiva made Aug 26 at 2015 1:18 PM

PO3 Robert Paiva — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 13:18:53 -0400

Had a few occurrences with NSW back in '88 and '89, both training and combat action related via our LPD class, reconfig'd to AGF, command flag ship. Never was in long enough though to get assigned to any NSW related duties.

Response by PO2 Corey Ferretti made Aug 26 at 2015 1:33 PM

PO2 Corey Ferretti — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 13:33:43 -0400

Was never assigned to NSW but did some Work for DEVGRU when they came to a couple places i was at for training. It was nice because the work environment was relax and we did not have to wear our hard hats and got to relax our uniform because of how hot and Humid it was. I remember telling the Chief we could not take off our hard hats or unblouse our boots if our command catches up we could be in Deep crap. He said your on a secure compound they cant come in with our us knowing we can give you plenty of warning.

Response by PO1 Sojourner "Chancy" Phillips made Aug 26 at 2015 6:38 PM

PO1 Sojourner "Chancy" Phillips — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 18:38:06 -0400

I was at NSWG-2 Mobile Comm Team from 1999-2002. I learned and did a lot.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Aug 27 at 2015 5:02 AM

PO1 John Miller — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 05:02:26 -0400

While I was stationed on the USNS Pecos, we occasionally were used as a training platform for SQT students learning VBSS. Those guys were just a little motivated, LOL.

Response by PO1 Tony Holland made Aug 27 at 2015 6:45 AM

PO1 Tony Holland — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 06:45:37 -0400

I was assigned to SEAL Team One from December, 1970 to May, 1972 as the Electronics Department Head. I went from ETN2 to ET1 and received a Navy Achievement Medal for that service. I was one of three enlisted department heads and the only non-operator in that position. It was the highlight of my eight years. Most days we wore UDT swim trunks and reversible blue-gold tees or Marine fatigues.

Response by PO2 Dale Joiner made Jun 5 at 2016 12:36 PM

PO2 Dale Joiner — Sun, 05 Jun 2016 12:36:20 -0400

I did tour with SBT22

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 2 at 2017 11:42 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 23:42:11 -0400

I spent three years at NSWG3 DET Little Creek in the boat shop working on 8 meter RHIB and Zodiac F470's with Evinrude outboards.

Response by SSG Philip Evans made Jun 8 at 2017 2:26 PM

SSG Philip Evans — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 14:26:04 -0400

Served 6 years at SBU XI Mare Island. GMG1 assigned to Armory and to several PBRs. Also crewed on Mini ATCs, PBLs, and Zodiacs. Loved it. Lots of good memories

Response by PO2 Mike Voss made Aug 12 at 2021 11:35 PM

PO2 Mike Voss — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 23:35:39 -0400

SBU12 89-90 PB736 SUBIC DET, ENGINE SHOP AND ASDV3