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I served 4 years active duty, then 6 years in the USNR, then 15 years in the USCGR.
Married, kids all grown, 2 grandkids, retired
Ordained Elder in Presbyterian USA church in 2006.
Military Experiences
Started in Sep 1964
Machinist's Mate (MM)
Was a MMFN, MM3, MM2 in Main Control engine room
where we had main propulsion systems, electrical generators, and water distillers. I did almost everything there.
Joined the USN Reserve after 4 yrs active, for 6 years.
Joined the USCG Reserve in1977 until 1992.
Deployments
(2 years, 7 months)Feb 1967 - Aug 1967
Vietnam War
We patrolled the Gulf of Tonkin with 1 helicopter, rescued several pilots shot down, did a lot of plane guarding behind carriers and shot down 1 plane that I remember.
I was a Top Watch in Main Engine Control. Did 6 on, 6 off.
Went to Subic Bay, Hong Kong, Japan for R&R.
Oct 1966 - Jan 1967
Carribean, Cuba
Machinist Mate in engine room that had 1200 psi steam driven turbines to propel the ship, to generate electricity, and we made fresh water from sea water.
1966 - Jul 1966
Mediterranean
I was assigned to Navy Shore Patrol when we were in Cannes, France. I was a liason for the Navy in case any sailors were arrested and brought to their police station.
But, I didn't know French and they only knew a word or 2 of English. But, that was interesting anyway.
Feb 1966 - Aug 1966
Mediterranean
Went to several European countries, Gibralter, Turkey and Tunisia.
Trained new crew members in engine room.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Jan 1990 - 1990
USGR CPO Leadership School
Apr 1964 - Jun 1964
USN Enlisted Submarine School
Jan 1964 - Apr 1964
MM "A" School
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
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Interests
Old Cars
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