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auto / truck mechanic's from 1976 to dec 1994, until i got disabled , been service connected disabled since then.
Military Experiences
Sep 1974 - Sep 1975
MM 3
The ship was a destroyer,and when i got on it was being used for training reserves an we would go out for two week trips all year long, the year i was on ,i went from Seattle all the way down to Acapulco Mex ,
Was a great cruises and crew, i worked in aft engine room.
It was some great duty , passed my E-5 exam,but billets we're full at that time,but when discharged ,they offered it to my with duty anywhere for 2 yrs,but it was a 6 yr hitch,lol
Dec 1971 - Aug 1974
FN/ MM 3
Went to ship as a fireman apprentice ,then made machinist mate 3 class, I worked in ! engine group, which included eng , pump,generators ,shaft alleys, we all in division worked in other spaces when steaming in port , responsibility included powering and running engine rooms , returning water to boilers to be turned back into steam ,to power the engines and catapults for aircraft, and steam for everything else on ship.
Deployments
(1 year)Apr 1972 - Mar 1973
Vietnam War
April 72, vietnam had a uprising again and Midway was in sea trials but called back to port and we had 3 days to get our affairs in order for deployment to Nam. we left after easter and went straight to PI. to stock and fill up,we left and went to Nam,but while there got stuck in a typhoon for 3 days,a carrier can rock and roll with water over bow
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